
Ozarks At Large

Brooks Blevins has researched many of the early white settlers in the Ozarks and this week discussed some of the early pioneers of the region during an appearance at Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale.

Author Holly Payne addresses the concept of forgiveness in her book “Kingdom of Simplicity.”
Now there's a way for UA students to dispose of old textbooks that bookstores won't buy back.
A Fayetteville resident explains how he used Facebook to get Chipotle Mexican Grill to re-consider the placement of its sign on the old Frisco Depot.


Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, April 4, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: the former president of Heifer International speaks on the University of Arkansas campus. Plus, we take a walk through history that begins in Jasper.
Governor Mike Beebe says that while a special legislative session will likely be necessary to solve the problems with the state's public school employee insurance program, no session will be called until consensus can be reached. The two candidates for governor have differing opinions on how and when the state's minimum wage should be increased, and the Fayetteville Animal Shelter warns dog owners that hot cars are particularly dangerous for pets.
New (and widely varied) businesses are coming to Fort Smith. Michael Tilley from The City Wire explains what it means for the city.
The Arkansas Department of Human Services Division of Child Protective Services operates a Child Maltreatment Central Registry. This year the registry is undergoing revision. Jacqueline Froelich reports.
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says the solstice will be celebrated in many ways this weekend...most of the opportunities are free.
Tonight is opening night for another season featuring some of the country's brightest young opera talent.