Jennings Osborne's Medical Studies, Dazzling Lights and Barbecue

By Kyle Kellams

Published April 10, 2023 at 11:21 AM CDT

After establishing the Arkansas Research Medical Testing Center in 1968, Jennings Osborne became known for his charity barbecues, fireworks shows and Christmas lights display.

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