
Ozarks At Large

The Arkansas Forestry Commission is warning state residents that March is prime time for wildfire conditions. The Arkansas Election Commission is being taken to court over rules for absentee ballots under the state's new voter ID law. And a new report details the challenges and successes the state faces in regards to childrens' health.

In this installment of What's in a Name, we look at the history of Benton, the county and the ville.





The trial of former Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner continued Friday with testimony via taped conversations from a bond broker who allegedly received much of the state's bond business after giving kickbacks to Shoffner. And a number of court-related entities in Arkansas are receiving less funding after a decline in court fee and fine collections.

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the names of some publications like Time or Southern Living give readers a literal idea of what's printed on their pages, but what about 3W or Due South? We take a look at the thought behind the titles of some of the magazines published in our region. Plus, we talk with Roby Brock about some of the repercussions of Tuesday's primary runoff elections.
Walton Arts Center has concerts in Fayetteville and Bentonville soon.
"Soul Station" by Hank Mobley
The guitarist’s new CD shows off his talent at jazz, funk, soul and almost everything else. The CD release is Saturday night at Greenhouse Grille.
Matt discusses his guitars and his influences here.
Roby Brock, of www.talkbusiness.net, talks to the chair of House Revenue and Tax Committee about the latest efforts by the Arkansas House and the Arkansas Senate to cut taxes.
“Radio Hulu” by Led Kaapana & Friends
The Eureka Springs Rotary will host the 29th Victorian Classic this Saturday.
Mark Landon Smith, executive director of Arts Live Theatre, stops by to talk about the upcoming performance of Oliver Twist, auditions and Spring Break classes.