
Ozarks At Large

Meredith Martin-Moats recently met with quilters participating in the National Quilts of Valor projec
The Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas was recently ranked in the top 100 QS World University Rankins by subject area, and among the publication's top 25 in the country for Life Sciences and Medicine. We speak with the school's dean about why the school received the recognition.
Recent research at the University of Arkansas suggests that the damage caused by tornadoes is affected by variances in the terrain the tornado encounters. But, the results of the research isn't so cut and dry.

U.S. Senator John Boozman offers his opinion on potential U.S. intervention in Syria. Enrollment at NWACC is down by about 3.8 percent, though that number is in line with national trends of enrollment at two-year colleges. The city of Rogers begins work on a long-range strategic plan for that city's downtown area. And, the Great Arkansas Clean Up begins this weekend.



Nick Cosgrove, the lead in the touring production of Jersey Boys, fell in love with the show in his hometown of Chicago. Jeresy Boys opens tonight at Walton Arts Center.
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says a one-person show at the University of Arkansas takes a fresh look at immigration policy.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, january 19, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, lions and tigers and wampus cats? We learn whats in a name when it comes to high school mascots around Arkansas. Plus, lung cancer rates are on the decline in Arkansas while the use of solar energy systems is on the rise.
Nashville-based musician Kevin So previews his performance at Teatro Scarpino in Fayetteville on Sunday.
Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families will celebrate its 10th annual fundraiser February 27 in Springdale.
The University of Arkansas is now in the highest ranking of a major foundation’s report on colleges and universities in the United States.
To hear more from the announcement yesterday, click here.
“Isle of Words Forgotten” by Rick Cutler
Roby Brock of www.talkbusiness.net talks to Matt DeCample, spokesman for Governor Mike Beebe, about pending prison reform legislation.
“Bluesette” by Doug Webb
Yesterday we heard from some local residents trying to raise money for projects through the web site www.kickstarter.com. Today we hear from one of the co-founders of the site.