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Converted motel, crypto mining and a $26 million venture capital investment

By Jacqueline Froelich,

Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore

Published July 27, 2023 at 2:31 PM CDT

On today's show, a former Eureka Springs tourist motel is converted into apartments to offer more affordable housing. Plus, an Arkansas lawmaker reconsiders a cryptocurrency mine law he initially supported, local music events 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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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.

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