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Ozarks at Large

Arkansas Receives Low Grades on Tobacco Control from American Lung Association

By Kyle Kellams,
Matthew Moore, Rachell Sanchez-Smith
Published January 26, 2023 at 8:39 AM CST
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On today's show, what is on Arkansas report card from the American Lung Association. Plus, about 100,000 Arkansans were without power this morning because of heavy snowfall. Also, "Kim's Convenience" opens this weekend at TheatreSquared, an excerpt from KUAF's RefleXions Music Series and more.

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Kyle Kellams
Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news Director and host of "Ozarks at Large"
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