The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank received support to the tune of $15,000 dollars from the ALCOA Foundation, and one economist looks at the potential economic impacts of the previously announced ArcBest expansion in Fort Smith.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the four men running for Arkansas governor weigh in on what they might do with the Private Option expansion if elected. And we hear from people trying to stop illegal dumping in counties across the region as well. We also hear comment from a ribbon cutting last night for a new stretch of trail in Fayetteville that will allow easier access to Mount Kessler and more.If you want to relive those middle school days, the BOK Center in Tulsa is hosting a large dodge ball tournament.
The second half of the month has all kinds of science opportunities for all ages in the area.
Becca Martin Brown says it is creepy, crawly week (apparently) at local libraries.
A long-ago vision has come to a reality as public access to Mount Kessler officially opened in Fayetteville yesterday. During a debate hosted by the Arkansas Press Association last week, Arkansas' gubernatorial candidates shared opinions on a variety of topics including the private option.
Every year hundreds of Arkansans toss truckloads of trash onto public, private and commercial property. Jacqueline Froelich tags along with Washington County environmental enforcement officer, Andrew Coleman, to see how he works to curb the blight. Demolition and excavation related to the downtown parking deck project gets closer to getting underway in Fayetteville. Eureka Springs aldermen pass a resolution supporting marriage equality. And the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department moves forward with plans to pave the only stretch of gravel state highway.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with representatives from each side of the Cotton/Pryor Senate race. Plus, we explore War Eagle cavern and more.
Columnist Wayne Bell from www.fayettevilleflyer.com has tips on how to get the most out of Black Friday shopping.
Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas has this report on Boardertown Skateshop and Skatepark, an indoor skating destination that recently opened in Fort Smith.
Roby Brock from our content partner www.talkbusiness.net has started a new series called “The CEOs.” He recently met with Delta Trust CEO French Hill and Baptist Health CEO Russ Harrington to discuss the current business climate and health care insight.
“Oxford Comma” by Vampire Weekend
This might be your chance. Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the details.
“The Lollipop Guild” by The Wizard of Oz
Every year, the University of Arkansas celebrates International Education Week in honor of students who travel thousands of miles to get an education in the United States. This week, we’ll talk to these students to gain an insight into their lives here.
Today, Ozarks at Large’s Iti Agnihotri-Mudholkar speaks with Anmol Bhatia, a graduate student from India.
