On this edition of Ozarks at Large, a new program helps small business startups; and we consider the near-disappearance of African-American baseball players in the state. We also find out about a leaping six foot tall white pig that’ll make its debut tomorrow night.Ozarks At Large
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, a new program helps small business startups; and we consider the near-disappearance of African-American baseball players in the state. We also find out about a leaping six foot tall white pig that’ll make its debut tomorrow night.Kyle Kellams speaks with freelance writer Evin Demirel about the reasons for the low participation of African-Americans in baseball.
Relevant links:
www.arkansaslife.com
www.thesportseer.com
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers tells us about upcoming musical performances in Tulsa and Dallas.
Money Smart for Small Business is a new instructor-led training curriculum developed jointly by FDIC and SBA that provides introductory training for new and aspiring entrepreneurs on how to start up and manage a business.
A city-wide pig-inspired art installation that begins tomorrow night in Fayetteville also marks the beginning of an ambitious fundraising effort for Ozark Literacy Council.
To view a slideshow of the pig installations: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wendyjopoole/
Turnout expected to be low for today’s runoff elections in Arkansas; the Arkansas Razorback baseball team heads to the College World Series in Omaha this weekend; and more – on today’s Segment A.
The King Fahd Center for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Arkansas, in cooperation with the Osher Lifelong Institute and Walton Arts Center, has recently been selected as just one of four hosts in the nation for the second season of Caravanserai, a program bringing together American and Muslim cultures.
More information can be found at www.waltonartscenter.org or www.caravanserai-arts.org.
The King Fahd Center for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Arkansas, in cooperation with the Osher Lifelong Institute and Walton Arts Center, has recently been selected as just one of four hosts in the nation for the second season of Caravanserai, a program bringing together American and Muslim cultures.
More information can be found at www.waltonartscenter.org or www.caravanserai-arts.org.
…for one night only! A little background - a few years ago when minor league baseball was heading to northwest Arkansas, the team was choosing between two possible nicknames - the Naturals or the Thunder Chickens.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: we find out, kind of, why Dr. Lonnie Smith is a “doctor.” The legendary jazz master of the Hammond organ will play in Fayetteville this weekend and he talks to Robert Ginsburg about his music and his career. And a survey to help gauge the direction for the city of Rogers as growth continues.
New data indicates more than 22,000 Arkansas children have been affected by home foreclosures. We talk with Rich Huddleston, executive director of “Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families” in Little Rock.
“Circus 68 69” by Charlie Haden
Michael Tilley of www.thecitywire.com talks about Tuesday’s altercation between Fort Smith Mayor Sandy Sanders and former city council candidate Eric Arthur, and more from the River Valley.
Joplin’s St. John’s Mercy Hospital plans to invest $950 million in the reconstruction and expansion of its facility that was destroyed by a tornado earlier this year.
“Out of Nowhere” by Charlie Parker
Douglas A-26 Invader on exhibit at Drake Field tomorrow and it’s free! There’s also a book-signing, “What’s Cookin’?” and much more.
Kyle Kellams tours the new terminal at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport.
“Blue 7” by Sonny Rollins
