The Arkansas State Dental Association will hold the annual Arkansas Mission of Mercy May 16-17 in Springdale. One dentist involved with organizing the effort says that the annual event attracts thousands of people, both patients and volunteers.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on Ozarks, a local tech company receives a multi-million dollar contract from the Air Force and the Jones Center receives a $1 million pledge.
Arkansas Power Electronics International recently received a $3.5 million contract to develop a power module for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The company's expertise in silicon carbide electronics will make the aircraft lighter and less reliant on some mechanical parts.
The American Red Cross is holding several blood drives in the coming weeks to help make up for the scarcity of donations that normally come during the summer months. Plus, the final honor flight takes off in Northwest Arkansas, And 4-H programs in the state get a boost from the Walmart Foundation.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a look at the increasing educational accountability standards placed on the nation's 5-year-olds. Plus, Michael Pakko discusses the state's economy, and more.
Olivia's Basket has built nine homes in Mexico and Honduras, but the organization will hold its first ever public fundraiser next week in Fayetteville.
There are plenty of opportunities to get out during the next few days.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Republican Attorney General runoff candidates discuss medical marijuana and the death penalty. Also, we take a look back at the desegregation of public swimming pools.
After the winter weather leaves, a special rockabilly exhibit and concert should heat up Rogers.
For this week's edition of Unlicensed Opinion, Christopher Spencer (from www.ozarksunbound.com) and Kyle Kellams talk to Mike Malone, the president and CEO of the Northwest Arkansas Council.
To hear more from the conversation, click here.
When you are sick, especially with a debilitating illness, the last thing you want, or are even able to do is clean house. But as Jacqueline Froelich reports, the non profit foundation, "Cleaning For a Reason" will match sick clients with licensed and insured local cleaning companies who render their services free of charge.
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Michale Tilley from www.thecitywire.com gets us up to speed on several issues in the news this week.
Sarah McLachlan, the Coast Guard and more in our history capsule for January 28.
