Getting more small businesses in Arkansas on the Web, a trip to Winslow to talk about the upcoming half-marathon, and plenty of talk about festivals, all on this edition of Ozarks at LargeOzarks At Large
Getting more small businesses in Arkansas on the Web, a trip to Winslow to talk about the upcoming half-marathon, and plenty of talk about festivals, all on this edition of Ozarks at Large
The second annual Winslow Half Marathon will allow runners to see all of the little town and more next month. We met two of the volunteers with the race in downtown Winslow this week.
For more information, visit the marathon's website here.Earlier this month, Google launched a program in Arkansas to help small businesses gain a presence online. It’s easy, quick and it’s free. OAL’s Christina Thomas spoke with Scott Levitan, director of small business development for Google
Medical Marijuana is approved for the ballot, changes come to this year's Frisco Fest, and Highway 62 in Lincoln sees traffic and safety issues around a new school.
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas newspapers says while there is plenty of great music close by, a road trip allows for even more opportunities.
Last night dozens of elected officials gathered in support of keeping the 188th Fighter Wing as is at Fort Chaffee. The listening session in Fort Smith drew close to one thousand people.The Czech film “Toys in the Attic” will be released nationally on September 7th. The English-language version of the stop-motion animated film has deep northwest Arkansas connections. Vivian Schilling, a Fayetteville resident, wrote and produced the updated edition.
To learn more about the film and see the trailer, click here.
Web exclusive: Working With Sound and an Oscar Winner
The second day of the school year provides a small amount of entertainment activities. Becca says one worth checking out takes place on the University of Arkansas campus.
An alcohol petition has come up dry in Madison County, a push to raise the state severance tax falls flat, and Fayetteville city employees could soon pay more for health insurance.
We begin a series that offers an overview of the new theatre season by focusing on upcoming children's theatre performances in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. More information is available at:
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, how the Office of Human Concern is helping low-income residents stay warm this winter. Plus, a conversation with a cast member of I Love Lucy Live on Stage.
Route 66 Playhouse brings together actors and musicians from the region to recreate the “Golden Age of Radio.”
“Green Hornet” by Link Wray
Today, violinist Boujidara Kouzmanova and guitarist Virginia Luque perform together at 7 p.m. at Covenant Church in Fayetteville. In today’s conversation, Boujidara talks about how a balance between the intense sound of violin and the easy sound of guitar is achieved.
Admission to the concert is free. For more information, call 442.5267.
For a video of Boujidara playing a love song, click here.
More than 400 of Arkansas’s 1081 public schools are listed as needing improvement under “No Child Left Behind.” But critics say the federal law is sorely in need of improvement so will provide waivers to applicant states.
Michael Tilley of www.thecitywire.com discusses Arkansas metros’ income gains, the review of water, sewer efficiency in Fort Smith and First National Bank’s Sam M. Sicard’s passing.
“After” by Joshua Redman
Springfield, Missouri is preparing to host the inaugural Birthplace of Route 66 Festival this weekend. In honor of the event, this week we’ll talk about some interesting places along the route in Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas.
Today, we make a stop in Galena, Kansas and meet Melba the Mouth.
