An Ozark native who grew up exploring urban woodlands as a boy, left the Natural State for New York, where he now works as Principle Urban Designer for the City of New York Parks & Recreation. We amble with Charles McKinney, during a holiday visit, along the Fayetteville Trail to learn more about his big life in the Big Apple.Ozarks At Large
An Ozark native who grew up exploring urban woodlands as a boy, left the Natural State for New York, where he now works as Principle Urban Designer for the City of New York Parks & Recreation. We amble with Charles McKinney, during a holiday visit, along the Fayetteville Trail to learn more about his big life in the Big Apple.Republican leaders of Arkansas' legislature met with the media yesterday to discuss their plans to shore up the state's Medicaid system during the upcoming legislative session. Fort Smith looks to purchase property for a new recreational facility, the first of its kind in the city. And Fayetteville is recognized as one of the most beautiful cities in the nation.
Ahead on Ozarks: postcards sent from the past tell the history of Fort Smith. Plus, a new program aims to provide teachers to school districts that need them most. And a Fayetteville based communications company expands its global reach.If your new year's resolutions include shedding a few extra pounds or rocking out Becca Martin Brown has a couple of suggested activities for you.
Kevin Jones is a professor of english and rhetoric at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith, but his new book uncovers parts of the city's history, using pictures from postcard to tell the story. Ozarks at Large's Timothy Dennis spoke with Dr. Jones about the book.
A new program in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas aims to address teacher shortages in Arkansas schools by placing fellows in classrooms as early as fall 2013. Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas speaks with the program's director Benton Brown and faculty director Gary Ritter.
Mitchell Communications Group announced late last week that it had been acquired by Dentsu, a 111-year-old firm founded in Japan with headquarters in Tokyo and New York City. Just a few hours after the announcement Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams talked to Elise Mitchell, the founder and CEO of Mitchell Communications.
The newest member of Arkansas's Congressional delegation justifies his opposition to President Obama's nomination of Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense. A former Arkansas Congressman announces his intentions to run for governor in 2014. And the current governor urges more Arkansans to become organ donors.
Ahead on this edition of weekend Ozarks: we go to a unique geolocation in Carroll County. Plus, Robert Ginsburg takes a look back at some of his favorite jazz tunes from 2012. And a look at a new hall of fame headed soon to the streets of one local city.Becca Martin Brown is excited about a new book club, which will look at some interesting art artifacts at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large, we take a closer look at soybean research in the Natural State. Plus, we mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.
Roby Brock of talkbusiness.net discusses budget priorities with a co-chair of the state joint budget committee.
Friday afternoon architecture students at the University of Arkansas built structures out of canned goods...an exercise in creativity and raising awareness about hunger.
"(Go) Get It" by Pat Metheny
Tomorrow school children, and the public, can learn more about the human role in clean water at a Fayetteville Waste Water Treatment Center. We get a preview. The event is part of National Geography Awareness Week.
Chad Pregracke is the keynote speaker for the 2010 Arkansas Watershed Conference.
More information is available at www.awag.org
"Viva La Musica" by Gipsyland
Many people have taken in the view atop Mt. Sequoyah. Not as many know the hisotry of the retreat center there.
