
Ozarks At Large

Despite several schools, businesses and municipalities being closed for winter weather, it was still a busy week in Arkansas politics.


Several musicians and singers will gather for a free Pete Seeger concert and sing-a-long.


Wagers on electronic games of skill set new Arkansas records in 2013. Martha Shoffner is indicted on federal mail fraud charges. Congressman Tim Griffin is considering a run for lieutenant governor. And Senators Pryor and Boozman are honored for their work on Capitol Hill on behalf of National Guard troops.



Becca Martin Brown has more on the first installment of a series in the Knox Street Book Club at the Clayton House in Fort Smith.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, May 5, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, we bid farewell to the Arkansas Honor Flight program. Also, the music of Joyce Green in latest installment of Arkansongs, Roby Brock has his weekly business and political news update, and more.
Roby Brock from www.talkbusiness.net looks back at some key legislations of the 88th General Assembly.
Arkansas Charter School accountability and limits were considered by the Arkansas Legislature this session. Several measures passed through committee, one unanimously, indicating increasing political support for public school choice. Jacqueline Froelich reports on the outcome
Walton Arts Center's Jodi Beznoska gives a rundown of April performances and events.
Golden Living, a family of healthcare companies, will create 200 jobs in the Fort Smith region over the next two years. Michael Tilley of www.thecitywire.com also discusses media shield law and other issues.
"Two Highways" by Alison Krauss & Union Station
Becca discusses things to do on the last day of March.
"Basin Street Blues" by Canadian Brass