
Ozarks At Large

The Office for Education Policy at the University of Arkansas has released the first of its kind report that analyzes the graduation rates of high schools across Arkansas.

The Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks has received a $33,000 grant to help begin the process of implementing Safe Routes to School throughout northwest Arkansas. And, traditional marriage advocates gathered in Little Rock yesterday to voice their opposition to recent rulings in favor of same-sex marriage in Arkansas.





This week's primary election left some alleging that enforcement of the state's voter ID law was a complicated effort, and with many party candidates for the state legislature now chosen, some experts wonder what will become of the state's private option during next year's regular session of the General Assembly.


Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, a business degree from the University of Arkansas without ever seeing Old Main or setting foot on senior walk: an online degree is now a reality. Plus, we get an update on updating Cane Hill, one of the oldest communities in the region.
PJ Robowski helps us preview tomorrow night's music faculty showcase.
Wildlife biologist Joe Neal is perennially listening for bird songs. As you will hear, he's noticed an unusual trend this autumn. Joe Neal's latest book is "Birdside Baptist and Other Ornithological Mysteries." He is also coauthor, with Douglas James, of “Arkansas Birds,” published by the University of Arkansas press.
Roby Brock from talkbusiness.net sits down with two fellow political observers for a final look at the state's races before the polls close.
Dr. Joycelyn Elders was appointed Surgeon General of the United States in 1993. Her journey is the culmination of a remarkable life chronicled by The David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History at the University of Arkansas. Jacqueline Froelich brings us her story. You can learn more at pryorcenter.uark.edu.