All parties involved in a decades-long desegregation case in central Arkansas formally accept a deal to settle the litigation. A new report ranks Arkansas among the best in the U.s. for using technology to improve educational attainment. The Rogers Historical Museum gets a boost for its expansion project with General Improvement Funds from the state. And the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department debuts a new interactive website to give Arkansas drivers a heads-up on construction zones in the state.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with the author of "On Repeat: How Music Plays the Mind." Plus, a report on recent changes for Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life.
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, three things to know about giving during this month dedicated to philanthropy. And we'll celebrate this month also dedicated to writing novels with a Sunday morning montage in honor of authors and writing.
"Beirut Speaks" is a photography exhibition by Jaime Holland that highlights street art in Lebannon. It's now on display at Coco's Lebanese Cafe
Our "What's In a Name" series continues with some of the smaller towns in Washington County.Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: the band Boom Kinetic sheds stuff: its original name included, to make a new CD that is released today. Antoinette will talk to them inside the Firmin Garner Performance Studio and they'll play a couple of acoustic renditions of songs on that new CD. Plus Michael Tilley from TheCityWire.com helps us wrap up a busy news week and more.
Becca tells us that while the beginning of fall may be best-known for craft fairs, late fall is rife with opportunities as well.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, one woman is taking back the word "feminism." It's in an effort to get more women elected to public office in Arkansas. Plus, what's in a name, or a few names. We learn where some of the smaller towns in Washington County got theirs. And, one restaurant's products will soon be in other restaurants' kitchens across the nation.
Our "What's In a Name" series continues with some of the smaller towns in Washington County.
Animal rescues across the U.S. tend to shelter black dogs longer than other colored dogs. We visit Good Shepherd Humane Society in Eureka Springs to learn about a new campaign to encourage black dog adoption. To adopt a black dog or cat, visit their website or call 479-253-9188.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the Wrecking Ball takes to downtown Springdale for a one of a kind event for one night only. Plus, First Christian jChurch in Fayetteville prepares to celebrate its 100th birthday today.
Osage Creek Performing Arts Center will open July 3rd with a major headline act, Willie Nelson. Jacqueline Froelich takes us to the construction site. For tickets visit www.osagecreeklive.com.
This weekend in Bentonville Robert Wittman discussed his career investigating art theft at an event sponsored by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Before he arrived here, he talked about his job and his new memoir, “Priceless.”
Steve Clark, the President and CEO of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, is the latest guest in our Unlicensed Opinion segment. He talks to Kyle Kellams and Christopher Spencer about the various redistricting proposals making the rounds.
Les Baxter, Harding College and more in our history capsule for March 14.
Oda Mulloy recalls a summer camp that took place right after the end of World War II.
