Ozarks at Large

Fort Smith Metro drops OK county from jobs report — National Parks brace for record travel amid staff shortage

By Michael Tilley,

Kyle Kellams, Sophia Nourani, Wai-Kay Carenbauer, Daniel Caruth, Little Rock Public Radio

Published March 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM CDT

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On Today's show we hear the week's latest Fort Smith headlines from Talk Business and Politics' Michael Tilley. Plus the National Park Service prepares for busy season amid staffing cuts, a preview of Theatre Squared's 20th season and a performance from Fayetteville band Moonsong.

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Michael Tilley

Michael Tilley is the executive editor of <i>Talk Business & Politics.</i>

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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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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Wai-Kay Carenbauer

Wai-Kay Carenbauer is the Technical Director at KUAF and records KUAF's Live Sessions.

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Daniel Caruth

Daniel Caruth is KUAF's Morning Edition host and reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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Little Rock Public Radio

Little Rock Public Radio (KUAR 89.1 FM) is a public radio station in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is a network affiliate of National Public Radio (NPR) and is licensed to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

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