Senator John Boozman is still in the hospital after heart surgery earlier this week, but his condition continues to improve, and Fayetteville firefighters prepare to collect money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on Ozarks, a report on the approved usage of E-Notarization in Arkansas. And we speak to an editor, a reporter, and a journalism instructor about the future of newspapers and journalism.
For our monthly Three People series we invited three journalists to the Firmin Garner Performance Studio to talk about the possible future for newspapers and news gathering.
A new director for Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has been named.
The Arkansas Secretary of State this month approved the use of electronic notarization. Danielle Fusco, special projects coordinator for the business and commercial services division talks about how it works.
Roby Brock speaks with blogger Jason Tolbert about a series of political debates that occurred over the weekend.A new study by AARP suggests a majority of older Arkansans favor legislation protecting older workers from age discrimination, and Bentonville aims to fill in some gaps in sidewalks with new rules for development.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, other ways to teach and other ways to learn. We go inside a local school of innovation, and we'll go on stage in Bentonville as Northwest Arkansas Community College prepares their staging of The Giver.
The Springdale Municipal Airport recently received a $150,000 grant to help improve access to its terminal.
Our history doctor, Bill Smith, says the AMC drama can be a great place to begin a discussion about history.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a conversation from this year's Mozart in the Museum with the classical music trio Time For Three. Plus, 47 miles a day: that's how far, on average, a female hiker hiked to make it through the Appalachian Trail in fewer than 50 days. Hiker and author Jennifer Pharr Davis stops by the studio, and we get some tips on how to get into running.
Do we really need to spritz toxic chemicals in our kitchens and on our yards and gardens to quell insect invasion? A science known as integrated pest management provides a greener, safer option. In northwest Arkansas there's one alternative pest control operator. Jacqueline Froelich goes out on a job with him and reports on an emerging industry.
To learn more about integrated pest management visit epa.gov and to find out about alternative pest control check out greenvalleypestco.com.
When perusing the rows of trees and flowers at the local nursery, patrons are often searching for the most aesthetically pleasing plant to place in their yard. What many of them may not consider is the impact their choice could have on the insects in their yard. A Delaware author will share his thoughts on the matter during an upcoming trip to Fayetteville.
More information on the event is available by calling Cindi Cope at 479-521-0934.
For more information on Doug Tallamy, visit bringingnaturehome.net.
Late last week the two major party candidates for Arkansas' U.S. Senate seat shared a stage together for the first time in the fall campaign season. Roby Brock from talkbusiness.net talked with Andrew DeMillo from the Associated Press about the event.
For more of Roby Brock's coverage of Arkansas politics and business visit www.talkbusiness.net
A blues guitarist, balloon and more in our history capsule for August 17.
For the second consecutive day, Becca has a loud suggestion.
"New Planet" by Martin, Modeski and Wood
