On this edition of Ozarks at Large, we talk to a Berryville man who’s kayaking down Mississippi River; and the legacy of Maud Dunlap Duncan, former mayor of Winslow who led the first all-woman city government in the country. KUAF’s Operations Manager Pete Hartman tells us about the new Saturday line-up; and we talk to a member of the Diavolo Dance Company.Ozarks At Large
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, we talk to a Berryville man who’s kayaking down Mississippi River; and the legacy of Maud Dunlap Duncan, former mayor of Winslow who led the first all-woman city government in the country. KUAF’s Operations Manager Pete Hartman tells us about the new Saturday line-up; and we talk to a member of the Diavolo Dance Company.
We talk to Carroll County native Jason Ball as he paddled on the Mississippi, part of a month-long solo journey--by kayak--through the White River chain of lakes to New Orleans. In between course corrections and dodging barges, Jason shares some of his river adventure en route.
Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas traveled to Winslow to see a special exhibit about the legacy of Maud Dunlap Duncan, former mayor of Winslow who led the first all-woman city government in the country.
For more information, email winslow.museum@yahoo.com.Arkansas Senator Mark Pryor says both Republicans and Democrats are working toward keeping student loan interest rates low; Arkansas Department of Human Services sends out a call for more foster parents; and more – on today’s Segment A.
Roby Brock from our content partner www.talkbusiness.net sat down with Gov. Mike Beebe to discuss the latter’s recent trip to China, the bribery allegations against Walmart-Mexico operations and Medicaid shortfalls.
More of this conversation available here.
Early voting underway across Arkansas in advance of the May 22nd primary; the Green Party of Arkansas fields candidates in all four of the state’s congressional races; and more – on today’s Segment A.
Dr. Jon Mundy is the founder of All Faiths Seminary International in New York City and publisher of Miracles magazine. He is also a stand-up comedian specializing in spiritual comedy.
New revenue numbers show Arkansas took in $31 million more than expected for the month of April; Arkansas and Texas A&M will move their football series to campus sites for 2012 and 2013; and more – on today’s Segment A.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, an iconic Berryville hotel gets a makeover; and a preview of the Northwest Arkansas Cheese Dip Classic event. The Northwest Technical Instiute and Northwest Arkansas Community College agree to allow NTI students to transfer credit; and Terra Studios prepares to celebrate World Labyrinth Day this weekend.Yesterday, Northwest Technical Institute in Springdale announced a partnership with Northwest Arkansas Community College that will allow NTI students to transfer credit.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with author An Na. Plus, we go behind-the-scenes at KNWA.
Bill Smith, our history doctor, returns to discuss how history is served (and not served) by that gigantic digital encyclopedia.
Billy Bragg, It's a Wonderful Life and more in our history capsule for December 20.
Schools are out soon (or out now) and Becca has some suggestions for the week before Christmas.
"White Christmas" by The Ventures
The annual Oxford American music issue is out. This year the magazine is devoted to music from Alabama.
Meredith Priestly is the modern day version of Scrooge. In the original work, "Christmas Carol High School", she is visited by ghosts, just like her literary ancestor. The play was written by Mark Landon Smith and directed by Jules Taylor. Part one of the play, recorded in the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio at KUAF, is here.
"O Christmas Tree" by Bill Evans
