
Ozarks At Large


A new fellowship program in Arkansas aims to stem the flow of highly skilled college graduates from the state to other areas. And, two of the longer-operating hospital systems in the state announce a merger.



Becca Martin Brown, with Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says there is a wide range of music (some of it free) this week.
It was a year ago this week that an oil spill created a major disruption in an Arkansas town.

A wet March led Arkansas farmers to plant crops late, but it hasn't necessarily hurt this year's harvest. Plus, the Bentonville School District proposes a traffic study to project what traffic will be like in Centerton once the district's second high school is open for classes.

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, May 16, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we conclude our series of conversations with candidates in primary races with GOP Congressional candidate Bruce Westerman. We also welcome Barrett Baber back into the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio to hear a new take on one of his songs.
Sales tax exemptions in the state to be examined; Fayetteville High School Student Council to hold its annual homeless vigil this week; and more – on today’s edition of Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
“Hover Traps” by Rustie
Mountaineer and extreme survivor Aron Ralston, who cut off his hand to free himself, was in Fayetteville yesterday as part of the University of Arkansas’ Distinguished Lecture Series.
Vocalist Arnold Bezuyen and pianist Jura Margulis will perform tonight in the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall at 9 p.m.
The Old 78s recently stopped by the Firmin Garner-Performance Studio to discuss their new album, "The Women Wear No Clothes At All." The group's CD release party is scheduled for Dec. 4 at Greenhouse Grill in Fayetteville.
“Temptation Rag” by The Old 78s
In the Ozarks, poultry farmers faced with a glut of litter and rising heating costs may have a sustainable solution: a forced-air furnace fueled by litter. But could thousands of operating furnaces affect air quality?
“Ornithology” by Miles Davis