Ozarks at Large
Weekdays at noon and 7 p.m. and Sundays at 9 a.m. on 91.3 FM and Weekdays at 7 p.m. on Little Rock Public Radio
A daily news magazine highlighting the people, places and events of Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas River Valley.
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When we think about sustainable clothing, we might consider buying secondhand clothing at a used store. But, there's more to sustainability than meets the eye.
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Zero Hour Arkansas, a climate justice organization based in Northwest Arkansas targeted towards underrepresented youth, will be hosting “Party like it’s 2050,” a concert and environmental sustainability market at Ozark Smokehouse on April 27 at 7 p.m.
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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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On a special edition of the Pryor Center Archives, Kyle Kellams and host Randy Dixon sample a collection of clips from the career of David Pryor, who passed away this weekend at 89. Pryor, for whom the center is named, had a historic career in Arkansas law, politics and journalism.
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On today's show, we consider the elements of "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle," especially through sustainable fashion. Also, Representative Steve Womack is among a bipartisan group of lawmakers who want the US Postal Service to reconsider its facility changes. Plus, remembering David Pryor.
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It’s rare that Silkroad musicians appear so soon in an area again, but that’s northwest Arkansas' good fortune on Monday. Six performers with Silkroad will bring a concert titled "Uplifted Voices" to the Music Depot in downtown Rogers. The artists and the music span the globe. This week, Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams caught up with Maeve Gilchrist, a harpist with the ensemble, to get an idea about Monday night’s show.
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April is Earth Month, and Monday is Earth Day. If you’re still looking for a way to spend the holiday weekend, Environmental Educator Heather Ellzey might have some ideas for you. She visited the Bruce and Anne Applegate News Studio One to speak about her own journey to environmental activism- and share some ideas for sustainable, Earth-loving activities.
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This week, Mary Badham, of stage and screen "To Kill a Mockingbird" fame, came to the Carver Center for Public Radio to talk about the subtle changes in Aaron Sorkin’s script and the challenges of playing Mrs. Dubois. We wanted to share more of the conversation with you today, including Badham's recollection of another iconic performance, visiting botanical gardens and her joy of talking with students.
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Becca Martin Brown of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette suggests local happenings this weekend, like the NWA Modern Quilt Guild's "All Modern Quilts Show" in Rogers and the University of Arkansas' Schola Cantorum's performance of "Carmina Burana."
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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.