On today's edition of Ozarks, Congressman Womack hosts a public forum in Rogers, and a Fayetteville teen prepares to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.Ozarks At Large
On today's edition of Ozarks, Congressman Womack hosts a public forum in Rogers, and a Fayetteville teen prepares to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.The future of Dogpatch USA, new details on this week's New Play Fest and more.
On today's edition of Ozarks, a couple of groups are focusing on combining jobs and the environment. Also, the Fort Smith Symphony prepares for its latest concert.On today's edition of Ozarks, our latest sampling of the interesting Arkansans profiled by the Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History. And we'll find out how a musical tour of Fayetteville High School's halls became a YouTube sensation.Peggy James, an FHS teacher, tells us how the school's students created a video that has become a bit of a viral sensation on the Internet.
On this Friday the 13th edition of Ozarks at Large, highlights from the a panel discussion with the Dalai Lama on nonviolence. Also, a preview of next week's Fulbright Concerto Competition.
The Dalai Lama, along with Sister Helen Prejean and Vincent Harding discussed nonviolence in the 21st Century.
Photo: Susan Storch Photography
To hear extended audio of the Dalai Lama's lecture, click here.Becca says tonight's musical lineup includes Scott Holt, Bob Schneider, and David Starr.
The Dalai Lama visited the University of Arkansas May 11th, where he delivered a lecture at Bud Walton Arena. Jacqueline Froelich reports. Photo: Susan Storch Photography.
To hear the full recording of the Dalai Lama's lecture, click here.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, January 17, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, the efforts continue to place a statue of General William O. Darby on the edge of Fort Smith. And the work is just beginning to move a Frank Lloyd Wright house from New Jersey to Bentonville. We’ll hear how that task will be done. And Pearl Brick sings inside the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio…and talks about leaving college to travel to Key West, losing her voice and her recent return to performing.
Walmart announces a new appointee to its board of directors, and who its next CEO will be come February. The Arkansas office of Medicaid Inspector General gets down to business with a new website for reporting Medicaid fraud, waste or abuse. And road construction will slow traffic in Fayetteville this week of Thanksgiving.
"The Reel McKay Wedding" by Elephant Revival
Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin has announced the installation of new voter ID photo systems in all Arkansas counties. The project is in compliance with a new state Voter ID law, passed this year by the Arkansas legislature. To learn more visit: FaceYourVote.org.
In addition to bugs, our insect expert, Dr. Donald Steinkraus, likes music. We look at instances of insects in rock and roll.
"Everyday" by Buddy Holly and the Crickets
Tyson Foods announces record sales and earnings for the 2013 fiscal year. Roby Brock of Talk Business Arkansas has that and more in his weekly update.
"Flake" by Jack Johnson
A national conference in 1977 captured the attention of the press…and still has a legacy today.
