Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we head out on the campaign trail with GOP gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson. Plus, an update on SWEPCO's plan to construct a major new transmission line across the region.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we head out on the campaign trail with GOP gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson. Plus, an update on SWEPCO's plan to construct a major new transmission line across the region.
We look at what makes two muscle cars go vroooom, one from this century and one from last. 
In its continuing quest to reinforce the Arkansas grid, Southwestern Electric Power Company seeks to construct massive new interstate transmission facilities across northern Benton and Carroll Counties. And as Jacqueline Froelich reports, opposition from landholders, legislators and lawyers has not abated. (Photo courtesy Save the Ozarks)
Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas recently spent time on the campaign trail with GOP gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson.The Fayetteville city council tackles several long-standing issues, and the state legislature gets ready to wrap up with a potential last item of business for the year.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, how education and employment are more connected than ever in Arkansas. We have a report on yesterday's Career and Technology Education summit in northwest Arkansas. Plus, our technology ambassador Tyrel Denison breaks down some of the new technology that was on display at South-by-Southwest. And, a new report looks at children's healthcare issues in Arkansas.
Twitter was first spring upon the public at South By Southwest, the Austin festival of music and tech. Our tech ambassador, Tyrel Denison, examines some of the apps making their debut at this year's festival.
Becca Martin Brown, with Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says free talks this week will cover Ozark living, the Spiro Mounds and give you a chance to hear Newbery-Medal winning author Christopher Paul Curtis.
Members of industry, government and education gathered yesterday for a career and technical education Summit in northwest Arkansas. The goal of the event was to determine how to meet the needs of the area's growing economy.
Music, cell phones and fishing are all being used to help raise money, food and awareness for area nonprofits.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: we visit the traditions surrounding Ozark foods, and we learn the secret to a perfect pot of beans. Plus, we continue our series of conversations of this year's Arkansas gubernatorial candidates with Republican hopeful Asa Hutchinson.
A new community garden at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Springdale hopes to build a connection between the church and the community, and provide people with healthy produce.
“Cuban Interlude” by Charlie Hunter
The Green Cab Company fleet, based in Fayetteville, is a cinch to spot. The black Prius hybrid sedans are fitted with brilliant green taxi-top globes. We take a ride to learn more about this brand new eco-startup company.
Ozarks at Large’s Katy Henriksen spoke with Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy earlier this week. Wilco performs tomorrow night at the AMP in Fayetteville.
Early voting underway across Arkansas in advance of the May 22nd primary; the Green Party of Arkansas fields candidates in all four of the state’s congressional races; and more – on today’s Segment A.
“Moon River” by Los Straitjackets
Roby Brock from our content partner www.talkbusiness.net sat down with Gov. Mike Beebe to discuss the latter’s recent trip to China, the bribery allegations against Walmart-Mexico operations and Medicaid shortfalls.
More of this conversation available here.
