Community Spotlight: Life Styles Abilities Ball 2024

KUAF | By Sophia Nourani,

Pete Hartman

Published February 7, 2024 at 10:20 AM CST

Sophia Nourani sits down with Life Styles' executive director John Newman to discuss the upcoming Abilities Ball, which takes place on March 9th at the Fayetteville Public Library.

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Sophia Nourani

Sophia Nourani is a producer and reporter. She is a graduate from the University of Arkansas with a BA in journalism and political science. Sophia was raised in San Antonio, Texas.

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Pete Hartman

Pete Hartman is KUAF's operations manager.

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