Joe Neal takes us to a sun-drenched bayou on the Arkansas River Valley, which serves as a sort of pitstop for many thousands of migrating shorebirds. Coauthor of “Arkansas Birds,” published by the University of Arkansas Press, his latest book “In the Province of Birds, a Western Arkansas Memoir,” is published by Half-Acre Press.Ozarks At Large
Joe Neal takes us to a sun-drenched bayou on the Arkansas River Valley, which serves as a sort of pitstop for many thousands of migrating shorebirds. Coauthor of “Arkansas Birds,” published by the University of Arkansas Press, his latest book “In the Province of Birds, a Western Arkansas Memoir,” is published by Half-Acre Press.Kyle Kellams asked our local food expert Teresa Maurer three more questions about okra, summer foods and more.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, a look behind the scenes at LPGA tournament; and Pat Hall and friends stop by KUAF for a performance in advance of their concert at Mount Sequoyah next Tuesday. Also on the show today, Razorback athlete Caleb Cross tries out for a spot in the U.S. Summer Olympics team.We take a look behind the scenes of the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship to see what it takes to organize the annual LPGA event.
For more information, visit www.nwachampionship.com.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, we take a look at our series on a farm to school project taking place in Fayetteville, and preview the upcoming KUAF Summer Jazz Concert Series. Also on the show today, Syrian journalist Omar al Muqdad talks about being a "media smuggler" in the Syrian Revolution.We take a closer look at Kuk Sool Won, a form of martial arts that integrates various fighting techniques.
More information available at www.kuksoolwon-rogers.com
Ozarks at Large’s Katy Henriksen talks to Canadian rocker Spencer Krug from the band Moonface that is set to perform this Saturday at Fayetteville’s Smoke and Barrel Tavern.
More information about the performance is available at www.smokeandbarrel.com
A proposed initiative could curtail gifts and campaign contributions to state legislators. To find out what legislators think of the idea, Roby Brock from our content partner Talk-Business-Dot-Net spoke with Republican Ann Clemmer and Democratic State Senator Joyce Elliott.
We take a closer look at Kuk Sool Won, a form of martial arts that integrates various fighting techniques.
More information available at www.kuksoolwon-rogers.com
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, a look at mineral rights in Arkansas; and a preview of the penultimate performance in the KUAF-Fulbright Summer Chamber Music Festival. Also on the show today, a report on the 25 percent increase in health insurance charge for University of Arkansas students this year.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
On today's Ozarks, Walmart hosts a sustainability product expo, Mission of Mercy seeks dentists to volunteer their time, a reality show looks to cast Eureka Springs residents, and more.
The Springdale Municipal Airport recently received a $150,000 grant to help improve access to its terminal.
"LaRue" by Still on the Hill
The state Department of Workforce Services releases March unemployment numbers for Arkansas, though they remain slightly above the national rate. Plus, the state's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage will either be reaffirmed or struck down in the coming weeks.
"Marseilles" by Hey Marseilles
P3 Waste Consulting has helped develop a program for Mercy Hospital in Rogers to recycle blue wrap used to keep surgical instruments sterile.
In his weekly recap, Roby Brock discusses Home BancShares reporting a record first quarter profit and more.
"Voice In My Throat" by Pearl and the Beard
A screening of the documentary film Girl Rising aims to raise local awareness to the challenges girls face globally in education. Hosted by GIRLS Rock of Ramay Junior High, the screening will be at 6:30 Thursday evening at the Fayetteville High School Performing Arts Center.
