
Ozarks At Large


Another ballot initiative group is moving forwarrd with petitions after the state's attorney general approved the wording of its measure, which would raise the minimum wage in Arkansas to $8.50. Booneville Community Hospital starts the new year with a new name and new management. Fayetteville is set to be recognized as a compassionate city. Thirteen Arkansas counties are declared disaster areas after the early December ice and snow storm. And with a budget set, the Sebastian County Quorum Court and Fort Smith Board of Directors agree on amenities to be placed in the future Ben Geren Aquatics Park.


On this first Monday of the first month of the year, we have the first installment in a monthly series looking more closely at the number of that month. Edmond Harris, math professor at the University of Arkansas, spoke with Christina Thomas about the importance of the number 1.

Arkansas Revenue totals for December came in above forecast, though state finance officials say that the increase is largely due to early deposits of securities fees. Governor Mike Beebe offers his thoughts on the landscape of Arkansas politics at the onset of his final year as governor. And, the Sebastian County Quorum Court and Fort Smith city board of directors will meet tonight to discuss amenities for the Ben Geren Aquatics Park.


Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, March 26, 2016
On this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with House speaker designate Jeremy Gillam. Plus, we tour a compounding pharmacy in Johnson.
In one minute, Becca has three options for tonight.
"What'cha Talkin?" by Count Basie and the Kansas City 7
The beauty of film festivals is being able to explore foreign lands and cultures from the comfort of a theater chair. An international film festival is headed to Fayetteville this week to give audiences a taste of adventure that can be found in the mountains.
The seven films that will be shown are:
MedeoZ
Kranked Revolve
Take a Seat
Project Megawoosh
Africa Revolutions Tour
Rowing the Atlantic
Signatures: Canvas of Snow
For more information on these films, visit banffcentre.ca.
More information on the Fayetteville screening is available at fayettevillebanff.com.
Last week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services proposed an endangered status for the Ozark Hellbender, among the world’s largest salamanders. Jacqueline Froelich reports. To learn more about this endangered salamander visit ozarkhellbender.com and to read the proposed listing click here.
"Island" by Spring Heel Jack
Democrat Blanche Lincoln and Republican John Boozman respond to the first question from last week's debate in Little Rock.
All week long on the air and on the web we'll hear more from the debate in Little Rock. Here are the candidates' answers to another question from that debate.
Last Friday, Habitat for Humanity of Washington County celebrated the upcoming construction of a new house with a groundbreaking ceremony. Ozarks at Large’s Antoinette Grajeda attended the event.
More information is available at habitatwashingtoncoar.org.