Christina Tobin is the president and founder of the non-partisan group Free and Equal, a group interested in shifting power away from the traditional political parties and back to the individual voter.Ozarks At Large
Christina Tobin is the president and founder of the non-partisan group Free and Equal, a group interested in shifting power away from the traditional political parties and back to the individual voter.
Today, Roby Brock from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas has news about tax cuts, the governor's race, and Walmart's new sustainability goals. 
Southwestern Electric Power Company plans to string an extra high voltage transmission line across Benton and Carroll Counties to better serve the region’s growing electrical needs. But a group of affected residents have organized “Save the Ozarks” to block the transmission corridor. Recent numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows Arkansas' unemployment rate remains lower than the national average, though the size of the state's workforce has shrank. Governor Mike Beebe touts the state's growing art tourism industry, Senator Mark Pryor's reelection bid will determine whether a Democrat can still be competitive in the state, and the Razorbacks split a series over the weekend, while the Naturals drop another three-game set at home.
Ahead on weekend Ozarks, hat ladies, red hat ladies to be specific, beauty professionals and the 15th annual Komen Race for the Cure.
Here are the 11 clips heard during today’s hat montage;
- Joe Cocker’s version of "You Can Leave Your Hat On."
- The greatest Bond villain of the them all, Oddjob, throws his lethal bowler.
- "Leopard Skin Pillbox Hat" by Bob Dylan.
- From the late 1950’s, a commercial for Mattel’s beanie copter.
- Fred Astaire sings "Top Hat, White Tie and Tails." From the movie Top Hat.
- Woody Woodpecker and Wally Walrus debate just what is a top hat.
- Gene Watson gives birth to a great phrase in his song "All Hat No Cattle."
- Maggie Smith gets the sorting hat ready in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
- Carmen Miranda (who else?) and the song "The Lady in the Tutti Frutti Hat." From the movie The Gang’s All Here.
- Woody, voiced by Tom Hanks, needs his hat in Toy Story.
- The Men Without Hats sing "The Safety Dance."
If you've been out and about and you've noticed a group of ladies wearing bright red and purple hats, good. They wanted to be noticed. They're most likely members of the Red Hat Society. This Thursday, the group will celebrate the day 15 years ago when five women got together just to have fun. The group has since then morphed into an international organization.
Becca Martin Brown of Northwest Arkansas Media gives us a rundown of all the music festivals happening in Northwest Arkansas in the months to come.
Jacqueline Froelich visits a local beauty school to learn what it takes to become a licensed professional stylist, and is given a haircut, by future professional, Leah Conrad.
For details about classes, visit the Paul Mitchell website and search for Fayetteville. Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, August 25, 2013
On this special edition of Weekend Ozarks, we revisit Jacqueline Froelich’s five-part series, which has been airing over the summer, examining how the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will affect individuals, small business, non-profit health clinics, Medicaid expansion, and the insurance industry in Arkansas.
The Walton Arts Center announces expansion plans for its Fayetteville campus, and officials in Springdale reject a sign that's just too tall.
“Razzle Dazzle Rose” by Camera Obscura
Along with dairy farming, dairy processors are disappearing. An exception is Hiland Dairy in south Fayetteville which churns raw milk into all kinds of beverages. We take you inside the plant and also examine how our threatened dairy supply chain is supported by federal policies currently embattled in Congress.
The annual Winetopia raises money for Restore Humanity's work in Kenya.Web Exclusive: Restore Humanity's Future Plans
“Waitin' for a Superman” by Iron & Wine
Becca Martin Brown from NWA Newspapers reminds listeners that today is the first day of the annual Bikes, Blues & BBQ rally
Throughout our Music Matters series, Sophie Kidd has highlighted a wide range of instruments from flute to cello to viola. Today, Sophie takes a look at a University of Arkansas student with an eclectic taste in instruments.
