Ozarks At Large

Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, why only certain types of plastic containers can be recycled. And music, from a symphony orchestra to rock and jazz.

Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, for years, Arkansas and Oklahoma have battled over water quality limits with regard to the Illinois River Watershed. We have a report on the state recently agreeing to work together on the issue. Plus, we learn more about a new organization on the University of Arkansas campus known as Pure Charity.

Ahead on Ozarks: the latest conversations about medicaid's future in Arkansas. Roby Brock talks to Bo Rile, the president of the Arkansas Hospital Association about the possible economic implications of Medicaid expansion and John Burris, the chairman of the House Public Health Committee about the legislative fate of Medicaid expansion. Plus a pretty good deal this month at a local farmer's market.

Ahead on Ozarks: how a proposed voter ID law could affect Arkansans, insects' place in poetry, plus a conversation with the local fantasy author of Small Things.

Ahead on Weekend Ozarks, celebrating both archaeology and the American Red Cross this month.

Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Little Chief, a band comprised of four University of Arkansas students perform inside the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio. Plus, the conclusion of our two-part conversation with John McDonnell, the winningest coach in NCAA history, and we go fly a kite in Cane Hill.

Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: A look at the controversy surrounding a pipeline in Oklahoma, plus a conversation with the most successful coach in NCAA history, and a relaxing day of kite flying.

Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a look at how some local leaders make decisions for their cities. Plus, a preview of a concert featuring siblings Jura and Alyssa Margulis, and more.

On this edition of Ozarks: the still-evolving discussion over expanded Medicaid for Arkansas. Larry Teague, the co-chair of the Joint Budget Committee at the State Legislature, talks about medicaid and the entire budget process. Plus putting Go, Dog. Go! On stage in Springdale and why making a documentary film can be a challenging task that leaves the filmmaker depressed part of the time.

Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, highlights from a wage forum held in Springdale Friday afternoon. Also, a conversation with Guy Raz, host of the TED Radio hour, Trinity United Methodist Church expands its Sunday Supper program.

Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, using flowers to create a pleasing and balanced composition, soup on this Sunday, and artist Shea Hembrey as 100 artists, and a wrap-up of the legislative news from the previous week.

Friday, February 22, 2013

Ahead on Ozarks, the longest zip line in Arkansas, the possible effects of sequestration on Arkansas, how small town advocates are getting a boost from the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation and a preview of this weekend's Gospel Fest in Fort Smith.

Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we talk to a documentarian about his film that chronicles the life of the “Godmother of Rock 'n' Roll,” Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Plus, we get an update on the progress of the Marshals' Museum in Fort Smith, learn about a competition that shines the spotlight on entrepreneurship in Arkansas and more...

Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, House Speaker Davy carter on the next steps for possible Medicaid expansion in Arkansas and the steel mill super project. Plus our tech ambassador, Tyrel Denison, explains what Facebook wants you to do now.