
Ozarks At Large



A Pulaski County Circuit Court ruling yesterday nullified the state's new voter ID law, the Arkansas Supreme Court rejects a motion to rehear a case in which justices refused a multi-billion dollar judgement against a major pharmaceutical company, and state legislators hear reasons why the state's Private Option expansion of Medicaid is costing more for plan holders than was previously projected.




Web Exclusive: An Extended Interview with Tim Muldoon
A community concert band celebrates 25 years at the Arts Center of the Ozarks on Saturday.
The University of Arkansas' Department of English is offering a showcase of all the ways the department touches the campus and the state.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, May 30, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, Michael Tilley talks about a potential multi-billion dollar acquisition by Tyson Foods and a less-than-expected participation rate for upcoming elections in the City of Fort Smith. And, a preview of two very different ways to spend tomorrow night: the rumble of monster trucks will be in Springdale, and music from the Artosphere Festival Orchestra will be in Fayetteville.
With another busy week ahead we offer some highlights of a packed calendar.
Link: As promised, here is the long web address for the UAFS nominations:
www.uafs.edu/adp.american-democracy-project
"Blue Train" by John Coltrane
Warren Blaylock is a resident of Alma, but he served as a medic in the 67th Evacuation Hospital during World War II. Tonight, he will be the featured speaker during a special Veterans Day edition of the Crawford County Chronicles' speaker series at the Drennen-Scott Historic Site in Van Buren.
"Travelin' Soldier" by Dixie Chicks
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says two great storytellers will share a stage soon in northwest Arkansas.
Education accountability and ongoing renovations were the recursive topics over the past week.
"New Orleans Shuffle" by John Fahey
Some kids may like athletics or marching band, but one effort in Fayetteville aims to nurture the next generation of nerds in a positive atmosphere.