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Breaking Down Racial Massacres in Oklahoma and Arkansas

By Kyle Kellams,

Timothy Dennis, Matthew Moore, Anna Pope

Published February 8, 2023 at 3:17 PM CST

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On today's show, Hannibal B. Johnson will speak on racial massacres in Arkansas and Oklahoma at the Fort Smith Museum of History. Also, Northwest Arkansas business leaders provide updates on projects and programs at the Northwest Arkansas Council's Winter Meeting. Plus, Arkansan Ashley McBryde wins a Grammy, National Park Radio releases a new album and supporters of esports will be at the state capital tomorrow.

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Kyle Kellams

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

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Timothy Dennis

Timothy Dennis is KUAF's strategic technical planner and producer for "Ozarks at Large"

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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is a reporter and producer for "Ozarks at Large"

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Anna Pope

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