Becca Martin Brown from NWA Newspapers reminds us about an exhibit on Arkansas' first great entrepreneur, which is on display at the Bentonville Public Library today.
Ozarks At Large
A group of researchers at the University of Arkansas has found a system to store thermal energy that is both more efficient and cost effective than what power plants are currently using. Christina Thomas visits the lab to learn more.
Roby Brock from Talk Business discusses Governor Mike Beebe's meeting with the President and Vice President last week, which was an effort to promote compromise with regard to the issue of the fiscal cliff.The city of Fayetteville officially unveils a new anti-litter and beautification organization, the Fayetteville Farmers' Market gears up for a winter market, and governor Mike Beebe warns that legislators in Washington shouldn't shift funding responsibility for mandatory programs to the states.
Adam Vines’ collection of poetry "The Coal Life" was published by the University of Arkansas Press and has earned critical praise. He was recently in Fayetteville and talked with Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams.
Ahead on Weekend Ozarks: a reunion song, plus Big Cat Week on National Geographic Wild channel.
Earlier this week on the daily edition of Ozarks at Large, we brought you a story about and performance by the reunited four-piece Still on the Hill. Here, the quartet performs "Downtown" inside the Firmin Garner Performance Studio..preview.JPG)
Christina Thomas takes us to some beehives to find what the pollinators do during a typical winter and how they are faring this year given the unseasonably warm weather.Tonight's Sunday Symphony features works by Alfven, Brahms and Britten. Katy Henriksen gives us a preview.
Big Cat Week kicks off tonight on National Geographic Wild Channel with Snow Leopard of Afgahnastan. Christina Thomas speaks with Tony Gerber director and producer of the film about the important presence the animal maintains in that country, as well as what the experience of tracking such an elusive species was like.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, August 16, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the Fayetteville Schools Hall of Honor welcomes new members. Plus, music from Joseph Israel inside the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.
Arkansas receives recognition for its work to combat human trafficking in the state, and several new laws go into effect today.
"All The Wine" by The National
Michael Tilley from The City Wire discusses the latest retail sales numbers, home sales in northwest Arkansas, and a challenge to an Arkansas liquor law.
The Fayetteville Public Education Foundation yesterday announced this year’s additions to the Fayetteville Schools Hall of Honor. This year is unique as four were included rather than the three that have been added the past 16 years.
In honor of the unusually cool temperatures, Becca offers a list of outdoor activities for this weekend's entertainment.
Joseph Israel will perform twice in Arkansas this weekend to celebrate the release of his latest album Kingdom Road.
