The Arkansas State Dental Association will hold the annual Arkansas Mission of Mercy May 16-17 in Springdale. One dentist involved with organizing the effort says that the annual event attracts thousands of people, both patients and volunteers.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on Ozarks, a local tech company receives a multi-million dollar contract from the Air Force and the Jones Center receives a $1 million pledge.
Arkansas Power Electronics International recently received a $3.5 million contract to develop a power module for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The company's expertise in silicon carbide electronics will make the aircraft lighter and less reliant on some mechanical parts.
The American Red Cross is holding several blood drives in the coming weeks to help make up for the scarcity of donations that normally come during the summer months. Plus, the final honor flight takes off in Northwest Arkansas, And 4-H programs in the state get a boost from the Walmart Foundation.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a look at the increasing educational accountability standards placed on the nation's 5-year-olds. Plus, Michael Pakko discusses the state's economy, and more.
Olivia's Basket has built nine homes in Mexico and Honduras, but the organization will hold its first ever public fundraiser next week in Fayetteville.
There are plenty of opportunities to get out during the next few days.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Republican Attorney General runoff candidates discuss medical marijuana and the death penalty. Also, we take a look back at the desegregation of public swimming pools.
On today’s Ozarks at Large Half-Time -- Arkansas has the second highest percentage of people testing positive for the use of methamphetamines at work, and the River Valley Regional Food Bank in Fort Smith is in dire need of protein products.
“Polka Folk Is Dead” by Warsaw Village Band
Today, “Metamorphosis,” a program about butterflies will be hosted at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. For the weekend, Boeing-Boeing and lots of musical performances including The Fray and Girl Talk promise fun-filled evenings.
“Let it Out” by Girl Talk
The beloved band visited KUAF’s Firmin-Garner Performance studio to talk about their new book-CD combo “Chicken Joe Forgets Something Important.”
More information on the band and their new book-CD is available on www.troutmusic.com.
A study of four years of natural gas drilling operation inspection records in Arkansas reveals a majority were in violation of state clean water standards. The new report was issued Tuesday by the Arkansas Public Policy Panel in Little Rock.
“Stop and Listen Blues” by Mississippi Sheiks
A quilt fair will be hosted Saturday at the Shiloh Museum. Today, a Beaver Lake cruise and a book talk by Thomas Averill is what’s up.
“The Melee” by The Beastie Boys
