
Ozarks At Large

Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says the solstice will be celebrated in many ways this weekend...most of the opportunities are free.


Governor Mike Beebe says that while a special legislative session will likely be necessary to solve the problems with the state's public school employee insurance program, no session will be called until consensus can be reached. The two candidates for governor have differing opinions on how and when the state's minimum wage should be increased, and the Fayetteville Animal Shelter warns dog owners that hot cars are particularly dangerous for pets.


Matt Campbell's Blue Hog report has been an influential player in Arkansas politics.
A new study by AARP places Arkansas 40th in the nation in terms of long-term care for the elderly. The Arkansas Air and Military Museum will kick off its monthly Airport Days celebrations Saturday, and the Walton Arts Center reschedules some performances because of construction related to expansion efforts at the Fayetteville facility.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, a roundtable discussion on workforce education in the state. And, and an effort to expand the footprint of Gulley Park.
“Moulin Rouge,” Maureen Connolly and more in our history capsule for September 17.
Becca gives us an incredibe 48-hour schedule of events that stretches from Alma to Bella Vista to Harrison.
"Wild Cat" by Sidney Bechet
Local Zumba instructors and the Ozark affiliate of the Susan G. Komen foundation are hosting a Zumbathon to raise money for breast cancer research.
Yesterday Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announced three major acquisitions. Plus familiar talent from northwest Arkansas will also be involved in the museum's restaurant and gift store.
Click here for a slide show from Crystal Bridges.
"Run Run Run" by the Velvet Underground and Nico
Another question asked at last week's major-party candidate debate for the U.S. Senate. The event was held in Little Rock.