Ozarks At Large


The 19th of June, or Juneteenth, traditionally celebrates the anniversary of African Camerican Emancipation, but as Christina Thomas finds out, it has many different meanings to those who recognize the day. She speaks with Dr. Calvin White to learn more.
The most recent update to the National Strawberry Sustainability Initiative is the awarding of $2.64 million in grants to project throughout the U.S.


Blanche Lincoln is heading up an effort to prevent regulations from interfering with small businesses. Repairs to flood-damaged roads in Benton County continue at the expense of some road paving projects scheduled for this year. Arkansas natives were honored by the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame over the weekend. And electronic game of skill wagers near the $1.5 billion mark in the first five months of the year.


Becca's weekend entertainment suggestions include Lombardi at Rogers Little Theater, the Bentonville Art and Culinary Festival and Thunder on the Mountain.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, November 29, 2013
Ahead on this post-Thanksgiving edition of Ozarks, a discussion with the author of this year's selection for the "One Book, One Community" program in Fayetteville, and two Grammy nominees play inside the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.
Sammy Davis Jr., Millwood Dam and more in our history capsule for December 8.
Becca continues to give us a list and check it twice for area events related to the holidays.
"Cold Turkey" by John Lennon
Last week cast and director from the upcoming production of Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some) talked with Kyle Kellams about the play in front of a live audience at the Fayetteville Public Library.
More from the session at the Fayetteville Public Library, including questions from the audience, can be heard here.
"Little Drummer Boy" by the Hoodoo Gurus
After nearly 14 years, an abandoned chemical factory along a river front in south Fayetteville has finally been cleaned up. And as Jacqueline Froelich reports, the parcel will likely become part of the city parks and trails system.