
Ozarks At Large


Governor Mike Beebe yesterday issued a line-item veto on a tax exemption for sand used in oil and natural gas drilling. The state's top economist says that the latest unemployment numbers show positive growth in the state's economy. And the Siloam Springs board of directors is set to consider a liquor-by-the-drink ordinance.


Becca says a trash pop group and an Italian soprano are some musicians you can hear in northwest Arkansas this week.
Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas recently talked with Tyson Foods President and Chief Executive Officer Donnie Smith.

The Mid-continent Independent System Operator, who will manage Entergy Arkansas' power grid, breaks ground on its regional headquarters. Urban agriculture rules are again slated for discussion in Fayetteville, and a federal judge strikes down the state's 12-week abortion ban.


Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families releases a new report on children's health coverage. Also, a project looks at the idea of community, we hear an interview with gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross, and more.
Jodi Beznoska, VP of Communications for Walton Arts Center, brings Ed Paulsen and Malavika Godbole, members of the Artosphere Festival Orchestra, to the studio this week.
A public forum held last night in Rogers, hosted by Third District Congressman Steve Womack, had landholders expressing frustration about strict rules enacted by the Army Corp who manage the lake.
The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank has received a $15,000 grant from the Krafts Food Foundation.
The future of Dogpatch USA, new details on this week's New Play Fest and more.
Energy Corps recently helped Lifestyles Inc. make nonprofit organization more energy efficient.