KUAF Public NewsRoom Archive



Acupuncture and Horses (2008-09-23)
Ozarks at Large recently visited a vet using an ancient practice to help his equine patients.


Roby Brock on a Wild Wall Street Week (2008-09-23)
Roby Brock from TALK BUSINESS.NET explains how a landmark financial week will affect people in the longterm.


Apples on the Tree, Not on the Shelf (2008-09-23)
A new non-profit group, Apple Seeds, is spending a year with an elementary school...


Radio Frequency Identification Tags (2008-09-23)
Imagine shopping without money, sales clerks or even cash registers.


Newman's Art Opens Gallery (2008-09-23)
Several major fine art venues in northwest Arkansas have recently closed...


Author uses Arkansas for Alphabet, Counting Inspiration (2008-09-23)
Michael Shoulders talked to us about how he uses Arkansas as a way to get readers of all ages interested in the state...


Electric Bikes in Eureka Springs (2008-09-23)
Biking to work in Eureka Springs has always had one big problem...hills.


Yankee Stadium Opened, We Looked for Wild Ostriches (2008-09-23)
Tyrell Dennison was given an assignment in honor of the last game at Yankee Stadium...


University Takes on the Bottle (2008-09-23)
The University of Arkansas wants to reduce the presence of bottled water on campus.


Professors and Students Discuss Best Practices thru Blog (2008-09-16)
Two Fayetteville residents are communicating with thousand sof college studetns weekly through their new blog.


Behind the Scenes with the Razorback Marching Band (2008-09-16)
Those halftime shows don't just happen...plenty of work goes into the Razorback Marching Band performances.


Ani Defranco Hits George's Majestic (2008-09-16)
Ani Defranco has captured fans with her songwriting for years. She talked to us about where she is now and why she moved to New Orleans.


Music and the Brain (2008-09-16)
Elizabeth Margulis talks to us about the Music Cognition Lab on the University of Arkansas campus.


Roby Brock on Foreclosure Numbers (2008-09-16)
Roby Brock of TALKBUSINESS.COM and Talk Business Quarterly talked with us about foreclosure numbers in Arkansas and more.


Arkansas' water and the future... (2008-09-16)
A recent report suggests Arkansans will have to make some important decision soon about water in the state.


The RE-store opens in Fayetteville (2008-09-16)
After Hurricane Katrina inundated Gulf Coast neighborhoods three years ago...


Tom Gjeltin writes about Cuba (2008-09-16)
NPR reporter Tom Gjeltin's new book, "Bacardi: THe Long Fight for Cuba" is about family business.


Oklahoma Ofiicially Will Rock and Roll (2008-09-16)
The state of Oklahoma is planing to adopt an official rock and roll song.


Churches Worship Together in Siloam Springs (2008-09-16)
It was a Sunday like nobody in Siloam Springs could remember...more than a dozen congregations gathered together for one big Sunday morning service.


The Claudia Burson trio head to television. (2008-09-16)
The Claudia Burson Trio has long delighted jazz fans in northwest Arkansas.


Robert Cray comes back to Fayetteville (2008-09-16)
Robert Cray comes back to Fayetteville. The five-time Grammy winner recently talked to us...


Arkansas Hosts Evacuees (2008-09-09)
Three years after Arkansas became a place to escape Katrina and Rita the state again hosted thousands of Gulf Coast residents.


Joe Neal in the Deep Ozarks (2008-09-09)
Ozarks at Large essayist Joe Neal is a wildlife biologist...but also a father.


Library Open Later (2008-09-09)
Mullins Library on the University of Arkansas campus is keeping doors open a little later for students needing a late-night study venue.


Monsters in Springdale (2008-09-09)
Every year the monster truck tour makes a stop at Parsons Arena in Springdale.


Snake Story #52 (2008-09-09)
Mike Thomas participated in the latest Northwest Arkansas Writing Project.


Ballot Issue Faces Arkansas Voters (2008-09-09)
On Monday, August 25th, Secretary of State Charlie Daniels approved a proposed initiated act for the November ballot to ban unmarried couples from adopting or fostering children.


Busy Four-Day Work Week (2008-09-09)
Labor Day week may have one fewer official work day but Roby Brock of TALKBUSINESS.NET says the week was crammed with big news.


Brewer Gives Back (2008-09-09)
Ronnie Brewer played basketball at the University of Arkansas for three years before turning professional.


Black Hole Secrets (2008-09-09)
Almost everyone has heard of black holes, but there is still plenty we don't know about them.


Scooters and Motorcycles are popular...and not just because of gas. (2008-09-04)
Scooters and Motorcycles are popular...and not just because of gas.


Golsa Yaghoobi's works of art (2008-09-04)
Four years ago, Golsa Yaghoobi moved to the United States from Iran. She spoke no English. Now, she's showing a collection of paintings titled 'Veiled Presence'.


A herd of special Deer reside at Witter Wildlife Refuge. (2008-09-04)
A herd of special Deer reside at Witter Wildlife Refuge....as they are unfit to live in the wild.


Illinois River Watershed Partnership (2008-09-04)
This fall the Illinois River Watershed Partnership is launching another effort to remind people of the delicate value the watershed provides.


Hank Kaminsky's 'Peace Prayer Fountain' (2008-09-04)
Hank Kaminsky is a well-known sculptor and his Peace Prayer Fountain in front of the Town Center in Fayetteville is a landmark.


The twentieth century wooden homes of Fayetteville's downtown area. (2008-09-04)
Fayetteville's historic black district is located in a steep, wooded valley directly east of downtown Fayetteville.


Padma Viswanathin's first novel, The Toss of a Lemon (2008-09-04)
Padma Viswanathin's first novel, The Toss of a Lemon, is a six-decades tale of family, India and change.


The twentieth century wooden homes of Fayetteville's downtown area. (2008-09-04)
Fayetteville's historic black district is located in a steep, wooded valley directly east of downtown Fayetteville.


Mose Allison Trio (2008-09-04)
Mose Allison is headed to Walton Arts Center for his first-ever Fayetteville concert.


The twentieth century wooden homes of Fayetteville's downtown area. (2008-09-04)
Fayetteville's historic black district is located in a steep, wooded valley directly east of downtown Fayetteville.


Roby Brock with Talk Business Quarterly (2008-09-04)
Roby Brock with Talk Business Quarterly say Arkansas may need to be more agressive at marketing to movie-makers.


Springdale's Sewer System excercise (2008-08-20)
The city of Springdale recently conducted an excercise to see what's under the city...


T.J. English and his new book 'Havana Nocturne" (2008-08-20)
T.J. English and his new book 'Havana Nocturne: How the Mob Owned Cuba and Lost it to the Revolution"


Fort Smith's landfill...more happening than you think. (2008-08-20)
Fort Smith has the state's largest landfill and Ozarks at Large goes on site.


Ever wonder what to do with a ton of Elephant dung? (2008-08-20)
Ever wonder what to do with a ton of Elephant dung? We do!


Local school districts feeling the pinch at the pump... (2008-08-20)
Local school districts are feeling the pinch at the pump...hear how they plan to cope with high gas prices.


Rain barrels are not new...the Romans & Greeks used them... (2008-08-20)
Rain barrels are not new...the Romans & Greeks used them hundreds of years ago.


Summer is the time for camps...even Ballet. (2008-08-20)
Summer is the time for all sorts of camps...some of them in the woods...some not.


The week before school started Huntsville teachers learned lessons... (2008-08-20)
The week before school started more than four dozen Huntsville teachers learned some lessons of their own...


Shout LuLu and their latest CD. (2008-08-20)
The latest CD of old music is out from Shout LuLu.


Blue 'n Green looks to clean streams... (2008-08-20)
A start-up firm in Fayetteville may have found a solution to pharmaceutical material in area streams.


World of Warcraft is an online computer game... (2008-08-11)
World of Warcraft is an online computer game played by millions.


The virtual world of Second Life... (2008-08-11)
The virtual world of Second Life lets people organize societies and communities on a computer.


The Fayetteville High School Band prepares for the school year. (2008-08-11)
The Fayetteville High School Band prepares for the school year.


The new season at Walton Arts Center begins. (2008-08-11)
The new season at Walton Arts Center begins soon and there have been some technical upgrades.


Stefan Fatsis tries out for the Denver Broncos (2008-08-11)
Stefan Fatsis tries out for the Denver Broncos and writes about it in 'A Few Seconds of Panic'.


In 2007, we reported on the shrinking bee population.... (2008-08-11)
In 2007, we reported on the shrinking bee population in Arkansas and other states.


The exhibit Dreadful Objects (2008-08-11)
The exhibit Dreadful Objects and a talk with the artist.


A love/hate relationship with Math. (2008-08-11)
Some people have a love/hate relationship with math...others just hate it.


A conversation with Kevin Brockmeier (2008-08-07)
A conversation with Kevin Brockmeier about his latest book of short stories.


The first ever Consulate for the Marshall Islands (2008-08-07)
The first ever Consulate for the Marshall Islands will be in Springdale.


Sometimes we find music in strange places. (2008-08-07)
Sometimes we find music in strange places....like jail.


The Artwork of Robert Glick (2008-08-07)
Robert Glick lives in Eureka Springs and creates colorful, abstract art.


'God is Green' at Vintage Fellowship (2008-08-07)
A church in Fayetteville devoted an entire month to one topic...the environment.


Molten Lava...is now Boom Kenetic (2008-08-07)
What's in a name? It all depends, but for the band formerly known as Molten Lava it means legal issues.


Ozarks at Large for March 9th 2008 (2008-08-06)
Ozarks at Large - Militant Grammarian takes on pronunciations - March 9th 2008


Ozarks at Large: Digital Civil Rights Records (2008-03-10)
Many documents relating to civil rights issues in Arkansas are in Special Collections in Mullins Library on the University of Arkansas campus. Now, many of those records can be reached digitally.


Ozarks at Large: Mountain Sprout (2008-03-10)
"Mountain Sprout" is an unconventional--to say the least--bluegrass band based in Eureka Springs. Jacqueline Froelich spent an evening in the studio with the Sprouts and sample some of their tunes.


Ozarks at Large: The Math Factor + One (2008-03-10)
This week our resident math professor, Chaim Goodman-Strauss, invites a guest to join us. A puzzle about math, pants and standing on a table. The answer comes next week.


Ozarks at Large: A Monthly Visit from the Militant Grammarian (2008-03-10)
Our monthly visit from Katherine Shurlds, the Militant Grammarian, brought controversy! Is the "t" pronounced in "often"? Is the "i" long or short in "short-lived"? Katherine has the answers...but we must warn you, some listeners disagree...so stay tuned.


Ozarks at Large: Dwight Fryer (2008-03-10)
Dwight Fryer's second novel, "The Knees of Gullah Island, has just been published. Fryer's first novel, "The Legen of Quito Road," received critical praise and was written during a series of trials, including the death of a daughter and his own diagnosis of colon cancer, for Fryer. He recently visited the University of Arkansas and our studio.


Ozarks at Large: "T" from the Ozark Folk Encyclopedia (2008-03-10)
The second volume of our audio edition of the Ozark Folk Encyclopedia resumes. We pick up where we left off, with the letter "T" and that stands for turkeys. The OFE is a collection of essays, articles and documents relating to the Ozarks and Arkansas, compiled by Otto Rayburn and housed in Special Collections at Mullins Library on the University of Arkansas campus. Ethel Simpson reads the entries for us.


Ozarks at Large: Oda and the Noisy House (2008-03-06)
Oda Mulloy returns with a new essay about the bangs, bumps and blustery noises an old house can produce when darkness falls.


Ozarks at Large: Papa Rap in Orlanda, Chicago, Fresno and at Home (2008-03-06)
Al "Papa Rap" Lopez has taken his music and his messages across the country. His syndicated television show is on the air in more than half of the markets in the US. Before his recent live show at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville, he talked to us about his music and career.


Ozarks at Large: Mike Sumler Band's Leap Day (2008-03-06)
The Mike Sumler Band plays live a little more often than on Leap Day. This past February 29th, Mike Sumler's Band (Sumler, Ed Nicholson, Susan Shore and Emily Kaitz) performed live at GoodFolk in Fayetteville and in our studio.


Ozarks at Large: The Fort Smith Symphony Gets Young (2008-03-06)
The next concert for the Fort Smith Symphony salutes youth in grand fashion. We talk with John Jeter, Music Director for the symphony and William Huff...a 22-year old composer of a work, making its world debut this week as part of the concert.


Ozarks at Large: King Lear at NWACC (2008-03-06)
This weekend the Northwest Arkansas Community College Drama Department stages King Lear. We went to a rehearsal and found an all-hands-on-deck approach to one of the Bard's great tragedies.


Ozarks at Large: Gay Adoption and Arkansas Voters (2008-03-06)
A renewed effort to ban unmarried couples from adopting or fostering children is underway. "The Family Council" based in Little Rock and a new coalition called "Arkansas Families First" are beginning to raise awareness on both sides of this debate. Jacqueline Froelich attending the founding meeting of "Arkansas Families First" and files this report.


Ozarks at Large: Rogers Reads Leopold (2008-03-06)
On the first day of March dozens of people read from a classical book at the Rogers Public Library. Ellen Turner, one of the organizers of the event, talked to us about why Aldo Leopold's "A Sand County Almanac" has touched so many people.


Ozarks at Large: Arkansas Idol (2008-02-26)
If you're 18 or under and can entertain for 180 or fewer seconds there is a stage waiting for you. We talked with Mark Landon Smith of Arts Live Theatre about the organization's upcoming talent show.


Ozarks at Large: To Billboard or Not To Billboard? (2008-02-26)
This question is on the minds of people in Springdale. The city has, by far, the most billboards of any municipality in northwest Arkansas and some residents are questioning when enough is enough.


Ozarks at Large: Universal Appeal (2008-02-26)
NASA is sending the Beatles song "Across the Universe" a long way...across the universe, in fact. We asked local astronomers, music professors and musicians what they thought of the choice.


Ozarks at Large: Leading By Being Prepared (2008-02-26)
Lt. General Russel Honore took over the Katrina and Rita cleanup efforts after initial attempts were roundly criticized. The three-star general recently retired from the army and is spending his time preaching the gospel of preparedness. He recently spoke in Fayetteville and during his visit came to our studio.


Ozarks at Large: Faux Towers (2008-02-26)
Driving north on 265 approaching the intersection of Old Wire Road in Fayetteville stands a most peculiar pine tree. Jacqueline Froelich takes a closer look.


Ozarks at Large: Art in the Heart of Downtown Fayetteville (2008-02-26)
We spend an afternoon at the Art Expo Northwest Arkansas exhibit hall in downtown Fayetteville. After a move and the winter months the Art Expo is prepping for spring.


Extended Interviews: More with Physicist Lawrence M. Kruass (2008-02-19)
More from the recent conversation with Lawrence M. Krauss. He talks about how he made the choices for a recent article in Mental Floss magazine about the ten most important days in the history of the universe.


Ozarks at Large: Artist George Hunt (2008-02-19)
George Hunt played college football and he thought he would be a high school football coach. But he became an artist and many of his portraits are on exhibit at the University of Arkansas' Mullins Library. He talked to Ozarks at Large about his career and his art.


Ozarks at Large: Benjamin Franklin in Springdale (2008-02-19)
If you look up Benjamin Franklin in the biography section of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, you'll find that the editors have condensed his life into four words: American Statesman and Philosopher. But even a four-page summary couldn't do Franklin justice. Beginning Sunday at the Springdale Public Library a traveling exhibit will examine the life of the writer, inventor, composer, politician and firefighter...yes, firefighter.


Ozarks at Large: A Discussion with Physicist Lawrence M. Krauss (2008-02-19)
Lawrence M. Krauss, professor of physics and astronomy, talks with Kyle about science's importance in politics, education and life in general.


Ozarks at Large: Peak Aging (2008-02-19)
Many believe that today's baby boomers --78 million strong-- will break the aging paradigm, to become tomorrow's thriving Elder Boomers. The phenomenon is being referred to as Peak Aging. We visit several so called peak agers" and hear from the experts.


Ozarks at Large: Sing Us a Song, Piano Man (2008-02-19)
Matthew Friedman portrays the Piano Man in the touring production of Movin' Out, with music by Billy Joel and choreography by Twila Tharp. He came by the studio while the show was in Fayetteville and explained how coincidences played a role in his career.


Ozarks at Large: The UA Architecture School Welcomes a $10 Million Gfit (2008-02-11)
The University of Arkansas's Architecture School welcomed a $10 million gift from Don and Ellen Edmonson. We talk with the generous donor about prompted this gift.


Ozarks at Large: The Caring for Creation Conference (2008-02-11)
Religion and conservation will converge this March at Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville.


Ozarks at Large: The Five Browns (2008-02-11)
Last month The Five Browns performed at Walton Arts Center and talked to us between concerts.


Extended Interviews: David Lipschitz, The "Dr. Spock" of Aging (2008-02-11)
The extended interview with Dr. David Lipschitz from the fourth installment of Ozarks at Large series on Elder Mental Health.


Ozarks at Large: Looking at the New Immigration Enforcement Program (2008-02-11)
Jacqueline Froelich examines the new immigration enforcement programs in northwest Arkansas in this two part series and talks with a Mexican native about his experiences in this country.


Ozarks at Large: A New Organization for Film Enthusiasts (2008-02-11)
The Ozarks may not have a national reputation for producing filmmakers...but that might change soon thanks to a new organization that is now forming.


Ozarks at Large: When Teachers are Bullies (2008-02-11)
Jacqueline Froelich looks at the the underreported realm of cruel teachers and how one school district is dealing with teachers that are bullies.


Ozarks at Large: Do Endorsements Matter? (2008-02-11)
Kelli Lammi, author of "Celebrities in Politics" talks about endorsements of presidential candidates from famous people and what, if any, impact they make.


Ozarks at Large: Oda Mulloy's New Story (2008-02-11)
Oda Mulloy shares a new story on behalf of a four-legged neighborhood resident.


Ozarks at Large: The Math Factor Looks at Group Theory (2008-02-11)
Group Theory isn't a political buzzword. Our resident math professor sheds some light on this new math puzzle.


Ozarks at Large: Politics, History, Religion and Presidential Candidates (2008-02-11)
We get a history lesson about presidential candidates and religion...one that might surprise you.


Ozarks at Large: Talking with a Local Congregation about the new leader of the Mormon Church (2008-02-11)
We get a reaction from a local congregation after the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints dies.


Ozarks at Large: Green Drinks (2008-02-11)
We attend a recent "Green Drink" happy hour event in downtown Fayetteville...and learn more about socializing and sustainability.


Ozarks at Large: Lacrosse Hogs? (2008-02-11)
Lacrosse comes to the University of Arkansas and teams are just beginning their new seasons.


Ozarks at Large: February Visit with the Militant Grammarian (2008-02-05)
We discuss the lonely--and oft misused--word "only" this week.


Ozarks at Large: Huckabee's Army (2008-02-05)
Despite a fourth place finish in Florida, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has vowed to fight on. Jacqueline Froelich has this update.


Ozarks at Large: Hank Kaminsky's Next Project (2008-02-05)
The sculptor of Fayetteville's World Peace Fountain has been asked to create another sphere for a city 1,500 miles away. We talk with the artist about his new project.


Ozarks at Large: North Arkansas Symphony's Barto Concerto for Orchestra (2008-02-05)
A preview of the North Arkansas Symphony's February 9th performance of Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra at Walton Arts Center.


NPR Interactive Map Special: Huckabee's Army (2008-02-04)
Despite a fourth place finish in Florida, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has vowed to fight on. Jacqueline Froelich has this update.


Extended Interviews: Rev. Michael Dowd talks more about his book "Thank God for Evolution." (2008-01-21)
An excerpt from the extended interview with Rev. Michael Dowd about traveling the country.


Extended Interviews: More on Nano-Technology Research (2008-01-21)
Here is more audio from the Chancellor of the University of Arkansas' recent announcement regarding funding for nano-technology research at the U of A.


Ozarks at Large: A Conversation with Poet Beth Ann Fennelly (2008-01-21)
Kyle Kellams speaks with Beth Ann Fennelly about her third book of poems, that will be published in the spring.


Ozarks at Large: A Conversation with Poet Beth Ann Fennelly (2008-01-21)
The southern poet talks with Kyle Kellams about her third book of poems that will published this spring.


Ozarks at Large: The Final Installment of our Elder Mental Health Series (2008-01-21)
Imagine living in a senior complex or nursing home--but in a tiny closet. That's what life is like for hundreds of thousands of gay and lesbian elders too afraid to reveal their identity. Jacqueline Froelich examines what it is like to be old and to be gay.


Ozarks at Large: A Conversation with Poet Beth Ann Fennelly (2008-01-21)
The southern poet talks with Kyle Kellams about her third book of poems that will published this spring.


Extended Interviews: Rev. Michael Dowd and his book "Thank God for Evolution." (2008-01-21)
More from the interview with Rev. Michael Dowd about his book, "Thank God for Evolution."


Ozarks at Large: Broad Daylight (2008-01-15)
The seven-woman singing group, Broad Daylight, talks with Jacqueline Froelich and sing a little bit too.


Ozarks at Large: The Huntsville Massacre of 1863 (2008-01-15)
A conversation with Kevin Hatfield, a Civil War historian, about a bloody morning 145 years ago.


Ozarks at Large: Quilts in Bloom (2008-01-15)
Quilts in Bloom, a retrospective at The Arts Center of the Ozarks is on display just in time for the depths of winter. Jacqueline Froelich talks with the curator of the show.


Ozarks at Large: A Sinatra Symphony (2008-01-15)
Jeannine Wagar, conductor and music director of the North Arkansas Symphony, talks with Kyle Kellams about their next performance.


Ozarks at Large: Assessing the Outcome of Last Year's Late Freeze (2008-01-07)
Jacqueline Froelich gives this update on how wildlife is being effected this winter due to last spring's late freeze.


Ozarks at Large: NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin (2008-01-07)
Kyle Kellams visits with NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin about the Iowa caucus and how all the candidates are faring.


Ozarks at Large: Still Looking for the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker (2008-01-07)
After years of looking, but no sighting, of the ivory-billed woodpecker, Jacqueline Froelich gives an update on the search.


Ozarks at Large: Mardi Gras comes early to Eureka Springs (2008-01-07)
Mardi Gras is here early this year in Eureka Springs, about six weeks early. Kyle Kellams speaks with the organizer of this year's events.


Ozarksat Large: Revisiting an American Mystery (2008-01-07)
Brian Ingram was eight years old when he found some twenty-dollar bills from the 1971 hijacking of a 727 airplane by D.B. Cooper. Brian talks with Kyle Kellams about finding the money and how that discovery has effected his life.


Ozarks at Large: Starting the New Year with the Militant Grammarian (2008-01-07)
Rangling with the tricky combo "due to" and more lists of words that should be avoided.


Ozarks at Large: The Story of Restore Humanity (2008-01-07)
Sarah Fennel's story of beginning the non-profit organization Restore Humanity.


Ozarks at Large: Making Peter Pan Fly (2007-12-18)
It takes more than thinking a wonderful thought...Peter Olilnsky, technical director for the recent performance of Peter Pan reveals how Peter really flys.


Ozarks at Large: The Math Factor for December 16, 2007 (2007-12-18)
A math query about poker given to us by Dennis Shasha...


Ozarks at Large: DJ Soul Free (2007-12-18)
A conversation with DJ Soul Free about her career in the music industry, recent performances and moving to northwest Arkansas.


Ozarks at Large: The American Family Association's take on Eureka Springs (2007-12-18)
A new documentary claims Eureka Springs, AR is being taken over by homosexual activists.


Ozarks at Large: UAMS in Northwest Arkansas (2007-12-18)
A satellite campus of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is coming to Fayetteville.


Ozarks at Large: Spending a Weekend with the Ridge Riders (2007-12-18)
Jacqueline Froelich spends two nights with the horses and humans known as the Ridge Riders.


Ozarks at Large: A Story from Dorothy Marcy (2007-12-18)
A new story from Ozarks at Large correspondant Dorothy Marcy.


Ozarks at Large: A Salute to Christmas Music and Movies (2007-12-10)
The North Arkansas Symphony is gearing up for a special holiday concert.


Ozarks at Large: U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith (2007-12-10)
An update on the future U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith.


Ozarks at Large: An Update on the Marshallese Population in Northwest Arkansas (2007-12-10)
A recent forum in Springdale, an ongoing lawsuit filed by the RMI government and the future of medical and environmental aid for Marshall Island survivors.


Ozarks at Large: A Look at the Week Ahead (2007-12-10)
Becca Bacon Martin tells us what to look forward to this week in entertainment.


Ozarks at Large: Militant Grammarian (2007-12-10)
We learn about five books for the word-lover on your holiday list.


Ozarks at Large: A Special Service for Those who Have Lost a Child (2007-12-10)
Rolling Hills Baptist Church held a special service for the parents of lost children.


Ozarks at Large: Coyotes (2007-12-10)
The story of one injured coyote and the man brave enough to rehabilitate him.


Ozarks at Large: Jazz Musician Ryan Fourt (2007-12-10)
The Fayetteville native talks about his music, his influences and his upcoming performances.


Ozarks at Large: Western Elk on the Buffalo River (2007-12-03)
The increase of an introduced herd of Western Elk in the Ozark National Forest is effecting local farmers. But newly county ordinances may give those farmers some room to control the herds. Jacqueline Froelich has this update.


Ozarks at Large: Nick Masullo (2007-12-03)
Nick Masullo talks with Jacqueline Froelich about his health, his music, and his upcoming performances.


Ozarks at Large: Math for the Rest of Us (2007-12-03)
Kyle Kellams speaks Drs. Chiam Goodman-Strauss and Bernard Madison about a math course for librarl arts majors.


Ozarks at Large: Running the Dogs by Thomas Cochran (2007-12-03)
Fayetteville High School teacher Thomas Cochran is the author of the book Running the Dogs. He spoke with Kyle about inspiration, memory and dogs in the Ozarks at Large studio.


Ozarks at Large: Fayetteville Sonic Arts Festival (2007-12-03)
Music professor Gerald Sloan talks with Kyle about next weekend's Fayetteville Sonic Arts Festival and his own band, Galatic Gutbucket.


Ozarks at Large: Tx Trumbo's New Release (2007-11-28)
A conversation with and some music from the local singer and songwriter.


Ozarks at Large: Architecture Students Builiding Awareness (2007-11-28)
Kyle Kellams visits architecture students building two special projects for the community.


Ozarks at Large: Locks of Love (2007-11-28)
Jacqueline Froelich examines the charitable foundation and what actually happens to most of the donated locks.


Ozarks at Large: A Story of Giving (2007-11-28)
A new story of remembering, family, giving, and Sunday drives.


Ozarks at Large: NWACC takes on A Child's Christmas in Wales (2007-11-28)
Kyle Kellams visits the cast and crew of the holiday production.


Ozarks at Large: The History of Presidential Debates (2007-11-28)
A look at the timeline of presidential debates, how they came to be and how they gained the importance they now have.


Ozarks at Large for Sunday October 21, 2007 (2007-11-27)
This morning at look at the state of education in Arkansas, a conversation about vice with Peter Sagal, host of NPR's Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me!, and chef Anthony Bourdain on the perks of his job; plus recycling on the UA campus, the Math Factor and more.


Ozarks at Large for Sunday, September 23 (2007-11-27)
This morning, one woman's crusade against litter, the Washington National Opera sends a performance to Northwest Arkansas via satellite, a new story from Oda Mulloy, some very logical pirates and lots more.


Ozarks at Large for Sunday October 7, 2007 (2007-11-27)
This morning a look at the mobile prairie near Siloam Springs, what's going on beyond Bikes, Blues and Barbeque, a new book explores an historic six months in Massachusetts, Oscar-winners bring their new movie to Fayetteville and the return of the militant Grammarian.


Ozarks at Large for Sunday October 28, 2007 (2007-11-19)
A look at the work already underway on Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville; a project inspired by Lewis and Clark and Thomas Jefferson asking people to take note of their surroundings; plus the Great Pumpkin, Ozarks-style.


Ozarks at Large for Friday November 2nd (2007-11-02)
A look at the work already underway on Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville; a project inspired by Lewis and Clark and Thomas Jefferson asking people to take note of their surroundings; plus the Great Pumpkin, Ozarks-style.


Saturday Ozarks at Large for August 4, 2007 (2007-08-08)
Today the program includes a primer on how to use a Secchi disk to test the water of Beaver Lake.


Sunday Ozarks at Large for August 5, 2007 (2007-08-08)
We cover recycling, trash and Secchi disks. Plus photography and commas.


Saturday Ozarks at Large for July 28, 2007 (2007-08-08)
This afternoon we meet Poets in the Streets at the library and welcome back a Berryville landmark.


Sunday Ozarks at Large for july 29, 2007 (2007-08-08)
This morning a conversation about Fort Smith native William O. Darby and his role in World War II and much more.


Friday Ozarks at Large for August 3, 2007 (2007-08-08)
Tonight we tour one of the best recycling facilities around when we go to Huntsville.


Ozarks at Large for Friday July, 27, 2007 (2007-08-08)
Tonight we continue our series on elder mental health issues with a report on agism.


Saturday Ozarks at Large for July 14, 2007 (2007-07-25)
This afternoon we talk with the mayor of Eureka Springs about her call for a renewed interest from her office in promoting tourism in the town.


Sunday Ozarks at Large for July 15, 2007 (2007-07-25)
This program includes a staged tribute to 1940s radio, tourism in Eureka Springs and persimmons.


Saturday Ozarks at Large for July 21, 2007 (2007-07-25)
Today's program includes a story about how an international art event landed in Arkansas.


Sunday Ozarks at Large for July 22, 2007 (2007-07-25)
This hour includes the return of a Berryville landmark, and a white elephant art exchange.


Friday Ozarks at Large for July 13, 2007 (2007-07-25)
Tonight's program includes a conversation with Senator Mark Pryor about U.S. policy in Iraq.


Friday Ozarks at Large for July 20, 2007 (2007-07-25)
This edition of the program includes a conversation with the new president/CEO of the Rockefeller Foundation and a tour of the Northwest Arkansas Academy of Fine Arts.


Friday Ozarks at Large for July 6, 2007 (2007-07-09)
Tonight's program includes a preview of the 143rd anniversary of the Battle of Massard Prairie in Fort Smith.


Saturday Ozarks at Large for July 7, 2007 (2007-07-09)
This week's Saturday show includes a visit to the still-in-progress new Seven Hills Shelter in Fayetteville.


Sunday Ozarks at Large for July 8, 2007 (2007-07-09)
This morning's show has a report on a unique pilot literacy program in northwest Arkansas that merges two cultures.


Sunday Ozarks at Large for July 1, 2007 (2007-07-03)
For the first day of July we offer a preview of Africa in the Ozarks, discuss the nation's fiscal future with the Concord Coalition and spend the night in a parking lot in Eureka Springs.


Sunday Ozarks at Large for June 24, 2007 (2007-07-03)
This morning's edition of Ozarks includes a visit with the Arkansas Mass Choir, made up of singers from around the state.


Friday Ozarks at Large for June 29, 2007 (2007-07-03)
Tonight's Friday show features our profile of a department on the University of Arkansas campus designed to study terrorism.


Saturday Ozarks at Large for June 30, 2007 (2007-07-03)
This afternoon a preview of the next concert in the Summer Jazz Series...Ted Ludwig. Plus a quick guide to the fireworks near you this week.


Extended interview about new Harriet Tubman biography. (2007-07-03)
Here is more with Beverly Lowery about her new biography of Harriet Tubman.


Saturday Ozarks at Large for June 23, 2007 (2007-06-26)
This Saturday a hand-written account of a family's rush for land in pre-statehood Oklahoma. And a new survey suggests some common birds in Arkansas aren't as plentiful as they used to be.


Friday Ozarks at Large for June 22, 2007 (2007-06-26)
This week's Friday show includes a trip to Rogue's Manor in Eureka Springs and Joe Neal takes us up for an eagle's eye view of the Ouuachitas.


Sunday Ozarks at Large for June 17, 2007 (2007-06-18)
This hour of Ozarks at Large includes the sounds of this weekend's Solar Splash world championship in Fayetteville.


Saturday Ozarks at Large for June 16, 2007 (2007-06-18)
This afternoon's show includes a visit with herb expert Steven Foster and a preview of the first "Slow Food" event in Arkansas.


Friday Ozarks at Large for June 15, 2007 (2007-06-18)
This edition of Ozarks includes a conversation with the featured speaker of this weekend's Juneteenth celebration in northwest Arkansas.


Saturday Ozarks at Large for June 2, 2007 (2007-06-12)
This afternoon we find our about a new bit of space equipment under development at the University of Arkansas.


Saturday Ozarks at Large for June 9, 2007 (2007-06-12)
This afternoon's Ozarks at Large includes a wrap of the Wal-Mart shareholders meeting in Fayetteville.


Friday Ozarks at Large for June 8th, 2007 (2007-06-12)
Tonight's Friday edition includes a preview of the first Arkansas showing of the movie, "September Dawn." It is based on the Mountain Meadows Massacre of Arkansans in Utah 150 years ago.


Sunday Ozarks at Large for June 10, 2007 (2007-06-12)
This morning's edition of Ozarks at Large includes a new survey of box turtles in Arkansas.


Sunday Ozarks at Large for May 27th, 2007 (2007-06-12)
This Sunday edition includes Effron White in our studio to perform a couple songs from his latest CD, Paradiso Loco.


Saturday Ozarks at Large for May 26, 2007 (2007-06-12)
This weekend our Saturday show takes us to the letter M in out survey of the Ozark Folk Encyclopedia...for Arkansas' most famous minerals.


Friday Ozarks at Large for June 1st, 2007 (2007-06-12)
Tonight our program includes our story on the closure of a regional fixture, the Ozark Cooperative Warehouse.


Sunday Ozarks at Large for June 3rd, 2007 (2007-06-12)
We preview the KUAF Summer Jazz Series, mark the closing of the Ozark Cooperative Warehouse and more.


Friday Ozarks at Large for May 25, 2007 (2007-06-12)
This Friday evening we hear from Justin Nolan about his book, "Wild Harvest in the Heartlnad..." and more.


Sunday Ozarks at Large for May 20, 2007 (2007-06-12)
This Sunday edition includes our story on bees in northwest Arkansas as well as a conversation with one of the people behind a new push to turn Benton county "wet."


Saturday Ozarks at Large for May 19, 2007 (2007-06-06)
On this edition of Saturday Ozarks, a report on the eventual tobacco-free atmoshpere at the University of Arkansas.


Martha Smith and Anne Sturdivan talk about how their own experiences with adoption brought them together. (2007-06-06)
Martha Smith and Anne Sturdivan met at an adoption conference in California, but have become friends in Northwest Arkansas. Here they share their story of how their own experiences with adoption brought them together.


Friday Ozarks at Large for May 18, 2007 (2007-06-06)
This program includes our report on the fate of local bee hives.


Longtime frends Joe Yates and Bill Ramsey share stories about serving on the state legislature together. (2007-06-06)
Longtime friends and Northwest Arkansas natives, Joe Yates and Bill Ramsey, share stories about politics in Arkansas and about serving on the state legislature together.


Husband and wife, Lewis and Christine Johnson, talk about the business Lewis' father opened in Fayetteville, Arkansas sixty years ago. (2007-06-06)
Christine and Lewis Johnson talked during StoryCorps stay in Fayetteville about the business Lewis' father opened in the town nearly sixty years before.


Pauline Beckman and Reba Mize share stories of growing up and living in Van Buren, Arkansas. (2007-06-06)
When the StoryCorps booth came to Northwest Arkansas, Pauline Beckman and Reba Mize drove up from Van Buren to share their stories. Here is an excerpt from a short story by ninety-two year-old Beckman about growing up in Van Buren, Arkansas.


Sarah House asks her mother, Glenda, about the trip she took in November 1969 to Washington, D.C. to protest the Vietnam War. (2007-06-06)
Mother and daugher, Glenda and Sarah House, talk about what it was like to be a progressive and outspoken woman in the 1960s.


Vickie Kelley asks her son, Cary, what his experience was like in prison. (2007-06-06)
Vickie Kelley speaks with her son, Cary Kelley, about his experience in prison and about how it has made her love for him even stronger.


Julia Spears and her father, Dr. Larry Wright, talk about how he, like his father, decided to become a doctor. (2007-06-06)
Julia Spears and her father, Dr. Larry Wright, talk about being a doctor and why he decided, like his father, become a doctor.


Sisters Kathleen West and Mavoureen West Hogue talk about the influence their grandparents had on the growth of Northwest Arkansas. (2007-06-06)
Sisters Kathleen West and Mavoureen West Hogue shared stories about growing up in Northwest Arkansas and the influence their grandparents had on the region.


Mountain Home natives Rachel Reynolds and Willow Hancock talk about growing up and becoming friends in Mountain Home's thriving music scene. (2007-06-06)
Rachel Reynolds and Willow Hancock have been friends since before they were teenagers. They shared stories in the StoryCorps booth about growing up, playing music and dancing in their hometown, Mountian View, Arkansas.


Friends Budhi Kling and Susan Shore talk their fathers' lives, similarities and differences. (2007-06-06)
Budhi Kling and Susan Shore both grew up in big cities, away from the Ozarks, but later became friends after moving to Northwest Arkansas. In the StoryCorps booth, they discussed moving to the area, their fathers, and the effect their fathers had on their lives.


Leigh Wilkerson and her partner Mendy Knott talk about Knott's childhood in Mississippi and how it effected her life and poetry. (2007-06-06)
Leigh Wilkerson says her partner Mendy Knott is the most inspirational person she knows. In the StoryCorps booth, Leigh asked Mendy about her childhood in Mississippi and how those years have effected her.


Sunday Ozarks at Large for May 13, 2007 (2007-05-15)
On this edition of Ozarks includes a new book on what makes a tornado so dangerous, a trip down the Kings River, math from Sweden and a reminder that doing laundry is easier now than it used to be.


More on Tornadoes (2007-05-15)
Here is more from the Ozarks at Large interview with Nancy Mathis about her book, "Storm Warning: The Story of a Killer Tornado."


Saturday Ozarks at Large for May 12, 2007 (2007-05-15)
This week's Saturday program includes a conversation with Nancy Mathis about her new book, "Storm Warning: The Story of a Killer Tornado."


Friday Ozarks at Large for May 11, 2007 (2007-05-15)
This program includes a trip along the Kings River, history celebrated at the Spiro Mounds and more.


Satyrday Ozarks at Large for May 5, 2007 (2007-05-07)
Today's show includes the latest "We're History" segment...Bill Smith explains that this past week was hardly the first time two branches of government have disagreed over how to handle issues overseas.


More "We're History" on presidents, Congress and foreign policy (2007-05-07)
More from Bill Smith's latest conversation on Saturday Ozarks at Large for our "We're History" segment.


Friday Ozarks at Large for May 4, 2007 (2007-05-07)
Tonight's program includes our story about this year's Easter freeze and how it might affect the Ozark National Forest. Plus Joe Neal lets us listen in to some native woodpeckers.


Sunday Ozarks at Large for May 6, 2007 (2007-05-07)
This morning on Ozarks at Large, highlights from the site dedication for Crystal Brisges Museum of American Art and much more.


More from Crystal Bridges Dedication (2007-05-04)
Here is more from the site dedication at the Crystal Bridges location in Bentonville on Thursday May 3rd.


Saturday Ozarks at Large for April 28, 2007 (2007-04-30)
This week's Saturday show includes our conversation with Ted Steinberg about his book, "American Green: The Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Lawn."


Friday Ozarks at Large for April 27, 2007 (2007-04-30)
This week's Friday edition includes a conversation with Randy Newman about his upcoming performance in Eureka Springs.


Sunday Ozarks at Large for April 29, 2007 (2007-04-30)
This edition of our program includes our story on the elk re-introduced to the Ozarks more than twenty years ago...and why some farmers are unhappy the herd is growing.


Saturday Ozarks at Large for April 14, 2007 (2007-04-24)
This Saturday we talk with Judith Krug, executive director for the American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom.


Sunday Ozarks for April 15, 2007 (2007-04-24)
This morning we continue our series on mental health issues for elders with a report on coping with disoriented elders.


Saturday Ozarks at Large for April 7, 2007 (2007-04-24)
This week's Saturday show includes two of the teachers reading their own work at the second annual "An Evening with Writers."


Friday Ozarks at Large for April 6, 2007 (2007-04-24)
Tonight Ty Burr discusses why old movies, even silent ones, can become desired viewing for children previously scared of black and white. His new book is "The Best Old Movies for Families."


Sunday Ozarks at Large for April 8, 2007 (2007-04-24)
This morning's broadcast included the April visit of the Militant Grammarian...this month she takes aim at adjectives.


Sunday Ozarks at Large for April 1, 2007 (2007-04-24)
This Sunday morning we talk with Andrea Fournet about yoga on TV and yoga with the Razorbacks. Plus some really big numbers in our math segment and the best old movies for families.


Friday Ozarks at Large for April 20, 2007 (2007-04-24)
Tonight Elizabeth Jacoway talks about her new account of the Little Rock Central crisis, "Turn Away Thy Son."


Friday Ozarks at Large for April 13, 2007 (2007-04-24)
Tonight's edition of OAL includes the second part of our series on elder mental health with a report on coping with disoriented elders. Plus much more.


Saturday Ozarks at Large for April 21, 2007 (2007-04-24)
This afternoon the Ozark Folk Encylopedia reveals the history of the Bowie Knife is a bit murky.


Sunday Ozarks at Large for April 22, 2007 (2007-04-24)
This morning's version of OAL includes a report on a proposed domestic partners registry in Eureka Springs.


Ozarks at Large for Saturday March 31, 2007 (2007-04-03)
This week our Saturday program includes a conversation with musician John Two Hawks about his latest CD.


Extended Conversation with Andrea Fournet (2007-04-03)
Here is more from our conversation with Andrea Fournet about yoga, yoga on television and how she was given the name "The Yoga Lady."


Friday Ozarks art Large for March 30, 2007 (2007-04-03)
This edition includes our visit with Andrea Fournet about ten years of "Yoga with Andrea" on television. Plus John Two Hawks about his new CD and chef Juan-Carlos Cruz about eating healthily.


Saturday Ozarks at Large for March 24, 2007 (2007-03-26)
This weekend our Saturday program returns to the Ozark Folk Encylopedia for a 59-year-old newspaper article on Native American artifacts.


Ozarks at Large for Sunday March 18, 2007 (2007-03-26)
This morning on Ozarks at Large we preview the Fulbright Concerto Competition later this month in Fayetteville. Plus wine in Arkansas, StoryCorps comes to the Ozarks and more.


Ozarks at Large for Saturday March 17, 2007 (2007-03-26)
This afternoon our program includes the launch of what could be the largest book club in area history...The Big Read, sponsored by the Fayetteville Public Library.


Ozarks at Large for Friday, March 16, 2007 (2007-03-26)
This hour of Ozarks includes portions of the first conversation recorded during StoryCorps' visit to northwest Arkansas. Roy Reed talks with former US Senator David Pryor. Plus wine in Arkansas, crisis in Darfur and more.


Ozarks at Large for Friday, March 23. 2007 (2007-03-26)
This week's Friday edition includes an update on the red oak borer...a pesky insect that five years ago was threatening thousands of Ozarks' red oak trees. Plus a helping hand from University of Arkansas students to a restaurant in New Orleans and more.


Sunday Ozarks at Large for March 25, 2007 (2007-03-26)
This Sunday morning we hear from two of the country's leading experts on the subject on sustainability, plus a new story from Oda and more.


Ozarks at Large for Friday, March 9, 2007 (2007-03-12)
This Friday edition includes a report on the latest in Radio Frequency Identification and how the technology is changing the retail world. Plus two plays staged in Fayetteville this week and more.


Ozarks at larg efor Friday February 23, 2007 (2007-03-12)
This edition includes an in-studio conversation with Senator Mark Pryor about Iraq and more. Plus Ira Glass on taking This American Life to cable TV and Bob Holt on sports.


Ozarks at Large for Friday, March 2, 2007 (2007-03-12)
This week we begin our year-long series on seniors and health with a report on the positive effects of physical exercise on seniors. Plus Ray Bonneville on his unique style of guitar picking, the week ahead in entertainment and PJ has some new world music for us to hear.


Ozarks at Large for Sunday February 25, 2007 (2007-03-12)
This program includes Ira Glass on why he is taking This American Life to cable TV. Plus another math puzzle, a new story from Oda Mulloy and a conversation with Ray Bonneville about his music.


Ozarks at Large for Saturday February 24, 2005 (2007-03-12)
This Saturday we heard a report on a new system designed to move seniors in Arkansas from nursing facilities into their communities. Plus Senator Mark Pryor sits down to talk with is in our studio.


Sunday Ozarks at Large for March 11, 2007 (2007-03-12)
This edition of Ozarks includes sounds of a homecoming for soldiers in Rogers and a conversation with the keynote speaker for today's peace rally in Fayetteville.


Ozarks at Large for Saturday, March 3, 2007 (2007-03-12)
This edition of Ozarks at Large includes the latest entry from the Ozark Folk Encyclopedia about a legendary walkin' preacher of the Missouri Ozarks.


Ozarks at Large for Sunday March 4, 2007 (2007-03-12)
On this edition of Ozarks we begin a year-long series on seniors and mental health with a report on the positive effects of physical education. Plus a story from Oda, a new math puzzle and more.


Ozarks at Large for Friday February 9, 2007 (2007-02-20)
This week's Friday program includes a visit with Al Kuettner. He covered the Civil Rights movement for United Press International and has written a memoir of those years.


Ozarks at Large for Friday February 16, 2007 (2007-02-20)
Tonight our program includes a conversation with Morten Lauridsen about his choral music and his work the past week at the University of Arkansas.


Ozarks at Large for Sunday February 11, 2007 (2007-02-20)
This edition of Ozarks includes a conversation with Al Kuettner about his career covering the Civil Rights movement.


Ozarks at Large for Saturday 27, 2007 (2007-02-20)
On this edition of Ozarks we hear from a pair of brewers talk about their plans to create gluten-free beer in the Ozarks. Plus figure skating at the Jones Center in Springdale.


Ozarks at Large for Sunday january 28, 2007 (2007-02-20)
This Sunday edition of Ozarks includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the University of Arkansas' production of the House of Bernarda Alba. Plus figure skating, beer and more.


Ozarks at Large for Sunday February 18, 2007 (2007-02-20)
This edition of Sunday Ozarks at Large includes a conversation with the founder of StoryCorps, David Isay.


Ozarks at Large for Saturday February 3, 2007 (2007-02-20)
This week our Saturday program includes 12 reasons to live in Eureka Springs. The list was compiled several decades ago and is the latest reading from the Ozark Folk Encylopedia.


Ozarks at Large for Saturday February 10, 2007 (2007-02-20)
This week on Saturday Ozarks we meet the co-creators of a new local TV show, Asi Asi. The bilingual program is intended for both Spanish- and English-speaking viewers.


Ozarks at Large for Sunday February 4, 2007 (2007-02-20)
This Sunday morning we follow volunteers as they try to obtain a count of the number of homeless residents in Benton and Washington counties.


Ozarks at Large for Saturday February 17, 2007 (2007-02-20)
This afternoon on Ozarks we dip back into the Ozark Folk Encylopedia for the letter F...for fishing.


Friday Ozarks at Large for February 2, 2007 (2007-02-20)
On this Friday version of Ozarks we ask some political observers what chance former Governor Huckabee has in the race for the White House.


Ozarks at Large for Saturday January 20, 2007 (2007-01-25)
This Saturday edition includes a story about an inn in Eureka Springs that gave up some secrets during a remodeling job. Plus the latest entry from the Ozark Folk Encyclopedia...D for Death.


Ozarks at Large for Friday January 19, 2007 (2007-01-25)
This program includes our conversation with the Arkansas Teacher of the Year Justin Minkel. He's also one of four finalists for the National Teacher of the Year.


Ozarks at Large for Sunday January 21, 2007 (2007-01-25)
This edition of Ozarks at Large includes a conversation with the Arkansas Teacher of the Year, Justin Minkel. Plus a new math puzzle, a legislator wants to control college textbook costs and D is for Death in the Ozark Folk Encyclopedia.


Ozarks at Large for Saturday January 6, 2007 (2007-01-16)
This Saturday version of our show includes a visit to Seven Hills Shelter in Fayetteville and the latest entry from the Ozark Folk Encyclopedia... this time we learn about cave tourism in the Ozarks fifty years ago.


Ozarks at Large for Friday January 12, 2007 (2007-01-16)
This Ozarks at Large includes highlights from Governor Mike Beebe's State of the State speech, a profile of artist George Dombek, an update on the Northwest Arkansas Roller Girls and more.


Ozarks at Large for Sunday January 14, 2007 (2007-01-16)
This Sunday version of Ozarks includes highlights from Governor Mike Beebe's State of the State speech, a profile of artist George Dombek, a preview of the upcoming Big Read in Fayetteville, a preview of the latest "So You Think You Can Dance" competition, and a look back at the week in news.


Ozarks at Large for Saturday January 13, 2007 (2007-01-16)
This week on Saturday Ozarks we had a preview of the upcoming Big Read in Fayetteville, a preview of the latest "So You Think You Can Dance" competition, and a preview of the next big roller derby bout in Springdale!


Ozarks at Large for Sunday January 7, 2007 (2007-01-16)
This edition of Ozarks at Large includes a story about a new environmental map of the Ozarks, an entry from the Ozark Folk Encyclopedia about caves, a new math puzzle, the January visit from the Militant Grammarian, and a new story from Oda Mulloy about a courtship and marriage that withstood some tough times.


Ozarks at Large for Friday January 5, 2007 (2007-01-15)
This edition of Ozarks includes our stories about a new enviromental map of the Ozarks, a profile of Seven Hills Shelter in Fayetteville and our January visit with the Militant Grammarian.


Ozarks at Large for Sunday December 31, 2006 (2007-01-04)
This final 2006 edition of Ozarks at Large lets us ring in the new year with some really big chimes near Eureka Springs. Plus an alum of Monty Python's Flying Circus sits down with us to discuss...the Roman Empire!


Ozarks at Large for Sunday December 24, 2006 (2007-01-04)
This program includes the latest entry from the Ozark Folk Encyclopedia...about a Christmas nearly 150 years ago. Oda has a new story about a bird with poor winter navigation and more.


Ozarks at Large for Friday December 22, 2006 (2007-01-04)
This Friday edition includes our story about a holiday breakfast for Katrina survivors in northwest Arkansas. Plus a Christmas entry from the Ozark Fold Encyclopedia, a suprise gift for a community leader and more.


Ozarks at Large for Friday December 29, 2006 (2007-01-04)
This edition of Ozarks at Large includes our story on how Linda Bloodworth Thomason is helping some University of Arkansas students prepare a program pitch for television executives. Plus an update on those giant, tuned chimes near Eureka Springs and more.