
Ozarks At Large



Becca Martin Brown from Nortwest Arkansas Media ponders the definition of a jam rocker while reminding us that Umphrey's McGee will perform at George's Majestic Lounge tonight.
The Arkansas Legislature was a flurry of activity yesterday, with passage not only of Medicaid expansion, but the House also advanced bills regarding cuts to the state's income, capital gains and utility taxes. The House also passed the Senate bill that will provide financial support for construction of the Big River Steel superproject ion Osceola. Attorney General Dustin McDaniel rejects the latest proposed ballot initiative regarding medical marijuana, and Northwest Arkansas' two baseball teams have a disappointing Tuesday.

Senator John McCain was in Little Rock late last week, and he called President Obama's reaction to tension in Syria a failure of American leadership. Speaker of the Arkansas House Davy Carter wanted more time to explain the federally backed Medicaid expansion to constituents, so the vote was postponed until today. And Governor Mike Beebe speaks in favor of changes that are coming for some child welfare programs in the state.
Christina Thomas visits Timothy Nutt, head of special collections for the University of Arkansas library. Nutt says that the library's collections are directly affected by the death of letter writing.
Christina Thomas visits Timothy Nutt, head of special collections for the University of Arkansas library. Nutt says that the library's collections are directly affected by the death of letter writing.
The proposed expansion of Arkansas' Medicaid system cleared a preliminary hurdle in the House yesterday, though final approval is still pending. And families who live near the Pegasus Pipeline rupture in Mayflower will be allowed to return to their homes this weekend.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, a look at what's next for the ruptured Pegasus pipeline. Plus, we pay a visit to the new Walmart to Go store in Bentonville.
The June Arts and Culinary Festival in Bentonville packs 55 arts events into 30 days.
The Northwest Arkansas Community College board of trustees votes against allowing licensed faculty and staff to carry concealed firearms on the school's campus. Ozark Regional Transit announces expanded hours for several routes. The Fayetteville Advertising and Promotions Commission announces a new website, new visitor's guide for the year, and a new guided tour in the works. And, it's election day for the Sebastian County one-cent sales tax.
"Boston Ball Game, 1967" by Jack Bruce
Roby Brock, from Talk Business Arkansas, talks to Greg Hatcher, the founder and CEO of Arkansas’ largest independent health care provider, about deadlines approaching for businesses dealing with new health care regulations.
"Seashell" by Scala & Kolacny Brothers
As part of Artosphere, artist Stacy Levy has created a floating piece of artwork on Lake Fayetteville that is comprised of native plants and is titled Spiral Wetland.
"Seashell" by Scala & Kolacny Brothers
Fayetteville artist Jason Jones is adding a little more color to some otherwise dull and commonplace fixtures around the downtown square.
Web exclusive: Pictures of the Painted Bugs