Ozarks At Large

Today's edition of Ozarks at Large: Questions and answers about Fayetteville's new paid parking, a conversation with documentary filmmaker Josh Fox and a visit with Greg Moore about his art on discarded metal.

On this edition of Ozarks at Large the making of the documentary Citizen Architect, plus local artists are inspired by shadows and Radine Nehring discusses her mystery novels set in the Ozarks and Arkansas.

On this edition of Ozarks at Large we report on bringing solar power to the library, plus an introduction to the UA-Fort Smith Academy of the Arts and recent poll numbers show big leads for Republicans in Arkansas and Joe Neal takes us on vacation to the beach.

On this edition of Ozarks at Large: we mark the first day of classes at the University of Arkansas by inviting Chancellor David Gearhart to our studio, a report on the latest step in bringing water to rural Carroll County and a student's garden in the middle of the city.

On this edition of Ozarks at Large we begin a new series with the Pryor Center for Oral and Visual History at the University of Arkansas. Over the course of the next several months,and beyond, we'll hear some of the most iconic Arkansas voices talking about their lives. Plus the University of Arkansas Fort Smith plans for the future, the art of judging coffee and more.

On this edition of Ozarks at Large: Arkansas' economy, Kathy Deck, Director, Center for Business and Economic Research, Walton College at the University of Arkansas talks to us about the present and future of the state's economic status. Plus Arkansas banks buying other banks, keeping alive the name of an old bank in Eureka Springs, and one story in eight languages in Bentonville.

On this edition of Ozarks at Large we go back to school. We'll learn about a new class at Fayetteville High School about the Holocaust, learn more about the modern classroom at the University of Arkansas, and find out about new money for charter schools in the state. Plus searching archives at the Fort Smith National Historic Site and Boone County considers liquor sales again.

On this edition of Ozarks at Large: Alternative ways to keep bugs away and a reason to keep insects around. Plus a discussion about the first debate between the major party candidates for United States Senate and an open house planned for Northwest Arkansas Community College.

On this edition of Ozarks at Large: FORGE, an organization providing small loans for regional farms and businesses, has a fresh infusion of cash. Plus a conversation with officials from the Fayetteville School District about the upcoming millage request and more.

On this edition of Ozarks at Large: A new video designed to introduce U.S. culture to newly arrived Marshallese residents. Candy Lee lets us have a preview of her CD, "The Gate." She'll host a release party on Augst 26th at Smoke and Barrel in Fayetteville. She also plays live in our studio. Plus Quinn Montana talks about her book "Worship Your Food."

On this edition of Ozarks at Large: President Bill Clinton spent the day in northwest Arkansas Wednesday. We'll hear excerpts from his speech in Springdale. Plus Eureka Springs City Council extends health benefits to domestic partners of city employees, Blue Man group begins a stay in Fayetteville and PJ takes us inside the score to North by Northwest.

On this edition of Ozarks at Large: Conversations about an eastern corridor through northwest Arkansas continue. Plus remembering Windy Austin, learning Facebook and an opera about Bill Clinton's boyhood.

On this edition of Ozarks at Large: We spend time with Quakers in Fayetteville, learn about Secchi Day, take in a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and more.

On this edition of Ozarks at Large: The IRS needs paperwork from several local nonprofit organizations. Plus Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan discusses Walton Arts Center expansion, parking and more. We also chat with Gordon Lightfoot about his upcoming concert in Eureka Springs and find out what a national ranking means for Rogers.

On this edition of Ozarks at Large: The natural gas rush in Arkansas has promises of cash, jobs and prosperity. But some people are concerned about some of the results. Plus, Marshall Mitchell sings about water, a new computer cneter at the Jones Center for Families in Springdale and more.