Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the National Veterans Golden Age Games are set to take over Fayetteville and the region this weekend; we speak with one 79-year-old Vietnam veteran who hopes to win in his competitions, and we speak with an Arkansas elder who decided to obtain his GED many, many years after his high school years had passed. Plus, while many eyes are on the happenings at the World Cup, we attend a sports match of a different nature, polo, in Bentonville.
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The Fayetteville-based soul and blues artist recently stopped by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio, and among other songs, he performed this one titled "Satin Sheets."
The FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Roadshow is coming to the area next week, and Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel approves another proposed ballot measure and rejects two for next year's election.
"Lucille" by B.B. King
Michael Tilley, from The City Wire, says the latest Compass Report figures show some good news for both the Fort Smith region and Northwest Arkansas.
As many as 500 “In-Person Assister Guides” are completing training and setting up offices so that they can be ready, October 1st, to enroll eligible consumers into the new state Health Insurance Marketplace, as prescribed by the new Affordable Health Care Act. We talk with regional supervisor, Dale Ramsey as well as with Carroll County IPA Guide, Charlisa Cato (pictured).
Students for Gender Equality are hosting Smart & Sexy Sex Education Week September 23-27.
