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Last week on Ozarks at Large, we heard from Kristina Jones, Fayetteville’s Volunteer and Ecological Programs coordinator, and Brian Pugh, Waste Reduction Coordinator, about a city-wide cleanup that took place last weekend. The cleanup was successful, and the conversation went into the city’s broader environmental goals. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis spoke with Kristina and Brian about those goals.
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A multi-million dollar road project is now under construction and will help travelers access the Northwest Arkansas National Airport more easily.
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Federal lawmakers are urging the U.S. Postal Service to reconsider plans to shift services from several mail processing facilities, including one in Fayetteville.
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Michael Tilley from "Talk Business & Politics" joins Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams to discuss UAFS seeking higher tuition, the FCRA's donation of $500,000 to a planned expansion of River Valley Nature Center, Fort Smith airport traffic rising by 7% and the Fort Smith Board's plans discuss water system revenue.
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A proposal is in the works to allow Sunday alcohol sales in Fayetteville. Some Liquor stores and breweries have differing opinions on how the proposal could affect their businesses.
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In this week's edition of the "Northwest Arkansas Business Journal," we hear from Chris Chandler, CEO of transportation component company Chandler Equipment. Chandler speaks with host Paul Gatling about the company's background and evolution.
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Next Monday is Earth Day, and this Saturday, April 20, the city of Fayetteville is planning a city-wide clean-up and native tree giveaway. Kristina Jones is the city’s Volunteer and Ecological Programs coordinator, and Brian Pugh is the Waste Reduction Coordinator. They spoke with Ozarks at Large's Jack Travis about the event.
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Michael Tilley from "Talk Business & Politics" joins Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams to discuss Fort Smith water rates' possible rise, the Institute for Creative Arts receiving $5 million to help finish construction, and a trail that will connect the river trail to Kelley Park Ballfields.
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The city of Lincoln’s Lincoln Lake recently received permanent protection. Thanks to a collaborative effort between Lincoln’s City Council and the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust, the almost 382-acre park will be preserved for outdoor recreation and ecological purposes. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis contacted the Land Trust’s executive director, Grady Spann, to learn more about what went into protecting the park.
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In this week's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal, Roby Brock speaks with State Senate President Bart Hester about what we can expect from the 2024 Fiscal Session.
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The Thaden School in Bentonville is expanding to offer kindergarten and first grade students beginning this fall.
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The state of Arkansas is now accepting applications for the grid enhancement grant. This funding, provided by the US Department of Energy, aims to enhance the resilience of the electric grid and prevent electric outages in the state.