In our locally made series, we learn why the woodworker with Rocky Hill Outdoor Furniture prefers working with western red cedar to eastern red cedar.Ozarks At Large
In our locally made series, we learn why the woodworker with Rocky Hill Outdoor Furniture prefers working with western red cedar to eastern red cedar.From a book sale in Eureka Springs to a Comeback to College Fair in Springdale, we have this list of happenings in our listening area.
This weekend, Devil's Den State Park will celebrate the fall season as well as the park's 80th anniversary.
Arkansas high school students graduating in 2014 and beyond are required to take an economics course. One local school is using hands-on learning methods to teach the value of small business.As a November reduction in SNAP benefits approaches, the River Valley Regional Food Bank is getting ready for an increase in demand for their services.
Arkansas two U.S. Senators sound off about the end of the partial federal government shutdown. Governor Mike Beebe calls a special session of the Arkansas Legislature in order to solve the crisis facing the state's teachers' insurance system. And the Sebastian County Library System begins looking to the future as a needs assessment is conducted.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large, a discussion on the public school employee insurance crisis. Plus, the history of Miss Laura's in Fort Smith.The fifth annual Eureka Springs' Voices from the Silent City Cemetery Tour, which portrays Depression-era Eureka, is set for Friday and Saturday evenings, October 18th and19th, as well as October 25th and 26th. Jacqueline Froelich provides a preview. For tickets call 479-253-9417.
It's been a bordello, a restaurant and now a visitors center...and it's one of our favorite spaces in the region. We spent an afternoon at Miss Laura's in downtown Fort Smith,
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a look at the increasing educational accountability standards placed on the nation's 5-year-olds. Plus, Michael Pakko discusses the state's economy, and more.
Becca reminds us that trumpeter Allen Vizzutti will be performing at UA Fort Smith this evening.
Lori Spencer gives a preview of the 15th annual Mt. Magazine Butterfly Festival.
“Bach’s Sonata in G Minor for Flute, Harp and Cello”
Roby Brock of www.talkbusiness.net talks with Jason Tolbert of www.tolbertreport.com about the latest in Arkansas politics.
The market manager of the Fayetteville Farmer’s Market, Peggy Mariner and Teresa Maurer help us keep track of slow food events in the region.
“Django” by Joe Pass
Mule-jumping, goat-cart racing, and jig dancing are just some of the many attractions the 17 year-old festival has to offer.
Visit the festival’s Facebook page for updated information: www.facebook.com/pages/Old-Time-Music-Ozark-Heritage-Festival/223205480264.
