We look at what makes two muscle cars go vroooom, one from this century and one from last. Ozarks At Large
We look at what makes two muscle cars go vroooom, one from this century and one from last. Last week, a federal judge struck down much of Arkansas' Heartbeat Protection Act, passed last year by the state legislature. We speak to two people, one from the pro-life movement and one from the pro-choice movement, to hear what they think the ruling means.
As Becca continues her week of themes, today's art theme includes events at Crystal Bridges and Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.
In its continuing quest to reinforce the Arkansas grid, Southwestern Electric Power Company seeks to construct massive new interstate transmission facilities across northern Benton and Carroll Counties. And as Jacqueline Froelich reports, opposition from landholders, legislators and lawyers has not abated. (Photo courtesy Save the Ozarks)
Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas recently spent time on the campaign trail with GOP gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson.The Fayetteville city council tackles several long-standing issues, and the state legislature gets ready to wrap up with a potential last item of business for the year.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, how education and employment are more connected than ever in Arkansas. We have a report on yesterday's Career and Technology Education summit in northwest Arkansas. Plus, our technology ambassador Tyrel Denison breaks down some of the new technology that was on display at South-by-Southwest. And, a new report looks at children's healthcare issues in Arkansas.
Twitter was first spring upon the public at South By Southwest, the Austin festival of music and tech. Our tech ambassador, Tyrel Denison, examines some of the apps making their debut at this year's festival.
Becca Martin Brown, with Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says free talks this week will cover Ozark living, the Spiro Mounds and give you a chance to hear Newbery-Medal winning author Christopher Paul Curtis.
Members of industry, government and education gathered yesterday for a career and technical education Summit in northwest Arkansas. The goal of the event was to determine how to meet the needs of the area's growing economy.
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Ahead on Ozarks, a conversation with Arkansas Living Treasure Robert Runyan. Also, the president of the Republic of the Marshall Islands pays a visit to Springdale.
Winner of 2011 Miller Williams Arkansas Poetry Prize Danielle Deulen stops by KUAF's Harold and Blanche Caulk News Studio to discuss her work.
Dance, music, books and Pettigrew Day will keep Northwest Arkansans entertained.
"I Can Almost See Clearly Now" by Charles Hammer
Community Clinic, based in Springdale, provides medical care to the working poor of Northwest AR. With satellite offices in Rogers and Siloam Springs, it now seeks to expand into South Washington County. But as Jacqueline Froelich reports, its funding is caught up in federal Congressional budget wrangling.
CAST researchers at the University of Arkansas helped National Geographic Magazine re-create Machu Picchu for the cover of its April issue.
"Toboggan" by Breathe Owl Breathe
UA Percussion Ensemble, and Drew Holcombe and the Neighbors perform today.
