Ozarks at Large

On today's show, we get a preview of a lecture taking place this week that will highlight research into a new species of dinosaur discovered in Arkansas. Plus, we hear how the city of Rogers will address growth and parking, and our Militant Grammarian returns to give us a refresher course on proper comma usage.

On today’s show, we hear how history and the humanities can serve a major role in a community. Plus, a new publication aims to help students find a career path. And the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith explores a variety of issues in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

On today’s show, mandatory repairs at a Fayetteville Housing Authority property have led the agency to consider something it hasn’t done in decades. The housing authority is making moves to buy property that could later be used to provide housing for veterans. Plus a new program will enable students to earn degrees at the U of A and NWACC simultaneously. And we hear about an art exhibit curated to stimulate conversation about the past and present.

On today's show, the Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce looks beyond just being welcoming and strives to be proactive in embracing differences in the work world. Plus, after nearly 30 years, The Buddy Bass Tournament in Benton County is ending.

On today's show, we learn about a new program that aims to provide assistance paying heating bills for low-income area residents. Also, we remember four people who helped make northwest Arkansas better. And we get our weekly preview of live music happening this weekend.

On today's show, a new local mentorship program is seeking veterans to help fellow veterans make their way through veterans treatment court. Plus, John Brummett and Roby Brock look back at the big political stories of 2018. And our Millitant Grammarian is back to help us with some odd pluralizations.

On today's show, we hear from new Fort Smith mayor George McGill, who was sworn into office Friday as the city's first African American mayor. Plus, state highway officials celebrate completion of an expansion to a major northwest Arkansas highway. And Wesley Brown, from Talk Business and Politics, reviews some big business stories from 2018, and offers a few guesses about what might be big stories for the coming year.

On today's show, we get a sci-fi winter reading suggestion from Pastor Clint Schnekloth of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fayetteville. We also review some of the week's biggest news stories with Roby Brock of Talk Business and Politics. And, we review some music recorded specifically for Ozarks at Large that we didn't get a chance to air in 2018.

On today’s show moves are made in an attempt to quell an underground fire in Bella Vista. Plus, moves are being made to connect the arts, northwest Arkansas and Mt. Sequoyah. And new Justices of the Peace in Washington County are ready to move into the new year.

On today's show, we track two scientists into a winter bat habitat in the Ouachita Mountains where they are testing treatments to stop the spread of a bat-killing fungus. Then, our Militant Grammarian takes us around the world for a pronunciation quiz. Plus, the legendary Scott Joplin who was probably born in Arkansas, is celebrated.