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Online Databases Strive to Make Childcare Easier to Find

By Jacqueline Froelich,
Kyle Kellams, Josie Lenora, Matthew Moore, Ryan Versey
Published March 8, 2023 at 5:11 PM CST
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On today's show, childcare for many families is difficult to find and websites like Winnie, has searchable databases for the public. Also, Marcus Bridgewater, also known as Garden Marcus, discusses nurturing minds and plants ahead of his guest lecture at the University of Arkansas. Plus, a new Ozark poetry book, Dylan Earl is set to release a new album, updates from the Arkansas Legislature, a Fayetteville insect find and more.

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Jacqueline Froelich
Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for <i>Ozarks at Large.</i>
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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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Matthew Moore
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