Arkansas comes in near the bottom of a new USDA ranking on states' food security. Security is tight for tomorrow's Razorback football game in Little Rock. And Chaffee Crossing will be rife with bow hunters this weekend, as the urban archery hunt opens Saturday.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large,a report on former president Bill Clinton's address on the Affordable Care Act from his Presidential Library yesterday. And, we visit a local bike shop to learn what it takes to get back on a bicycle after not riding for years.
The Bike Route is one of the sponsors of LifeSource International's Hike or Bike Against Hunger event. The bike shop owner offers advice on selecting and caring for a bicycle. The latest revenue numbers for Arkansas have been reported. A new effort by a veteran ballot initiative group pushes forward a new proposal to limit corporations' ability to contribute to political campaigns. And, Lake Keith in Cave Springs will soon be drained so work can be done on the watershed sanctuary being developed.
The Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas was recently ranked in the top 100 QS World University Rankins by subject area, and among the publication's top 25 in the country for Life Sciences and Medicine. We speak with the school's dean about why the school received the recognition.
Recent research at the University of Arkansas suggests that the damage caused by tornadoes is affected by variances in the terrain the tornado encounters. But, the results of the research isn't so cut and dry.
U.S. Senator John Boozman offers his opinion on potential U.S. intervention in Syria. Enrollment at NWACC is down by about 3.8 percent, though that number is in line with national trends of enrollment at two-year colleges. The city of Rogers begins work on a long-range strategic plan for that city's downtown area. And, the Great Arkansas Clean Up begins this weekend.
It's especially hard when you're launching a new album. In the wake of a tumultuous split last fall, the Americana folk duo The Civil Wars released a self-titled album this August and is the focus of this month's Ozarks at Large music review.
Last week, the Arkansas Public Service Commission in Little Rock heard heated arguments for and against a proposed 60-mile long high-voltage interstate transmission line on Benton and Carroll Counties. In an unusual move, the APSC's administrative law judge on Friday decided to suspend the hearing to have more time to consider the case. (Photo by Richard Quick)
Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas, examines the state's business and political news from the past week.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the founders of Olivia's Basket share the spirit of their late daughter and of the organization she inspired. Plus, our insect expert offers low-tech solutions to pesky insects in the garden.
The new education standard known as Common Core continues to be introduced into public schools across Arkansas, this year in the 3rd through 8th grades. All but five states have adopted Common Core since it was first introduced in 2010. We take you into a local middle school to give you a glimpse of the new curriculum.
Circle of Life Hospice serves patients in Benton, Washington, Madison and Carroll Counties with compassionate end-of-life care. Upon completion, the in-patient home in Bentonville will allow Circle to better serve their patients in Benton and Carroll Counties. Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas took a tour of the new building.
"Great Pumpkin Waltz" by Vince Guraldi
For her entertainment heads-up today, Becca encourages us to go to a Tuesday night show at George’s Majestic, then consider an out-of-town stand-up later.
October is when Oscar contenders begin to emerge, many TV favorties return and highly-publicized books and albums hit shelves. Wayne Bell has the moth’s preview.
"Snoopy Versus the Red Baron" by The Ventures
Cave Springs will soon get a new downtown sewer system, Governor Mike Beebe again rails against campaign ads attacking Arkansas, and many "other" Razorback teams met with success this weekend.
"Bamba" by Youssou N’Dour
