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Officials encourage flood insurance, lowering Arkansas' maternal mortality rate and more

By Roby Brock,

Daniel Caruth, Paul Gatling, Kyle Kellams, Lindsey Leverett, Jack Travis

Published June 8, 2023 at 2:25 PM CDT

As extreme weather becomes more frequent, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is urging people to get flood insurance. Also, a Juneteenth conversation from The BeLOVEd Community, and a review committee hopes lower Arkansas' high maternal mortality rate. Plus, a summary of news ranging from funds to improve railroad crossing safety, to the rising number of telehealth visits for pregnancies in the state.

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Roby Brock

Roby Brock is the Editor-in-Chief and Host of Talk Business & Politics.

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Daniel Caruth

Daniel Caruth is KUAF's Morning Edition host and reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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Paul Gatling

Paul Gatling is the editor of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal.

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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Lindsey Leverett

Lindsey Leverett is co-host of The BeLOVEd Community and president of the Northwest Arkansas MLK Council.

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Jack Travis

Jack Travis is KUAF's digital content manager and a reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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