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Ozarks at Large

A Rare, But Not Ancient, Insect Find... Lawmakers Discuss Libraries, Abortion

By Jacqueline Froelich,

Kyle Kellams, Josie Lenora

Published March 8, 2023 at 3:46 PM CST

Today's outline of what's happening includes: An insect found in Fayetteville is worth noting, even if national news outlets didn't get the news about the discovery right. Plus, bills about libraries and abortion discussed at the Arkansas Capitol and more.

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Jacqueline Froelich

Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for "Ozarks at Large."

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Kyle Kellams

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

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Josie Lenora

Josie Lenora is the Politics/Government Reporter for KUAR News.

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