
Ozarks At Large

Outdoor recreation specialist Dr. Gregory Benton has researched the people who participate in reenactments of battles that happened 150 years ago. Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas speaks with Dr. Benton about why the reenactors take part in historical battles, such as the one happening at Prairie Grove Battlefield Park this Saturday.
A firearms manufacturer announces big expansion plans in Fort Smith, Arkansas' Senators talk about the fiscal cliff, and students at Fayetteville High School hold their annual event to help the homeless.

Sean Jones is a young man, but already his resume includes being lead trumpeter with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and worldwide tours. Saturday night he plays two shows at Walton Arts Center.
Maser, a Dublin native, is creating a series of works in our region. His mural of William O. Darby can be seen in downtown Fort Smith and a exhibit of other works can be seen tomorrow night in Fayetteville.
There are several special holiday fairs and sales going on in the coming days and weeks. One such event is the Block Street Christmas Bizarre, coming up this Sunday. Ozarks at Large’s Timothy Dennis speaks with Hannah Withers, president of the Block Street Businesses Association about the event.
Springdale moves forward with parks projects tied to a recently approved bond issue, Benton County organizes its own hazmat service, the Fay Jones School of Architecture at the University of Arkansas receives top recognition.

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Ahead on this weekend edition of Ozarks, we learn about the creation of a new online index of historic Arkansas photos. Plus, finding artistic inspiration inside Walmart.
Though prison reform legislation hasn’t been filed yet, plenty of conversation about the bill has been taking place. We have this report from Little Rock.
Advocates for smoke-free bars in Fayetteville are sharing information with the city in an effort to see if Fayetteville can become 100% smoke free.
The Green Infrastructure Planning: Linking Arkansas Communities pilot project, based in northwest Arkansas, will be honored with an inaugural National Green Infrastructure Implementation Award by the national Conservation Fund
Jacqueline Froelich reports the project was among three chosen from around the country.
A community-wide effort to collect books will benefit students in a small Arkansas town.
Irma Thomas, 3-D movies and more in our history capsule for February 18.