Ozarks At Large

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large

Thursday, August 15, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: when you think of fertile ground for jazz you may think of New Orleans, Europe, New York City…but, Azerbaijan? Amina Figarova grew up listening to jazz in her childhood home in Baku, Azerbaijan. She’s released a dozen albums and will close the KUAF Summer Jazz Concert Series this weekend. We'll hear from her later on the show. Plus…that extra "A" in Lake Atalanta in Rogers. Why the lake is called that isexplained in the latest edition of our series "What's in a Name?" And a wilderness water trail inside the Fort Smith city limits.
Here's the list of our presidential songs, quotes and miscellany for our montage: President Dwight Eisenhower's farewell address on television on January 17, 1961 President John F. Kennedy's inaugural address three days later. James Brown sings "Funky President." President Franklin Roosevelt's first fireside chat on radio on March 12, 1933. The band They Might Be Giants performing the catchy (and educational!) song "James K. Polk." Ronald Reagan speaks on June 12, 1987. Johnny Cash performs the standard "Mr. Garfield." Henry Fonda predates Daniel Day Lewis by more than 70 years in Young Abe Lincoln, directed by John Ford. The song "Peaches" by the band . . . The Presidents of the United States of America Herbert Hoover addresses voters in 1928. (bonus points if you knew that one)
Northwest Arkansas is ranked among the 200 best performing cities in the state, and several cities within the area get state and national recognition. And the Arkansas Supreme Court rules that it will not reconsider its ruling regarding school districts and excess property tax revenue.
"The Best Things Happen When You Are Dancing" by Danny Kaye
Michael Tilley from The City Wire talks about the latest in the fate of the 188th at Fort Chaffee, the mysterious super project mentioned by the governor and more.
The first week of the 89th General Assembly has ended, but in the coming weeks will bring a flood of filed bills. One of those expected bills will deal with the problem of wage theft.
Governor Beebe selected a new Highway Commsioner as discussions continue about revenue for roads in the state.