What Blues is to eastern Arkansas, Western Swing is to Western Arkansas. The unique American music style will be the star of a multifaceted public kickoff event for the upcoming Fort Smith International Film Festival with a special evening featuring the Arkansas premier of the documentary, “The Birth and History of Western Swing” followed by a dance featuring Western Swing RULES this evening beginning 5pm at the Fort Smith Museum of History. Pete speaks with Caroline Speir, Executive Director of FSMH, about tonight's event.
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Pryor Center archivist Randy Dixon found a forgotten 1982 interview with former Gov. Orval Faubus, revealing rare reflections on Central High, Hot Springs gambling and his long political career.