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Ozarks at Large

Mining cryptocurrency in Arkansas, a buffalo-sized town hall

By Randy Dixon,

Jacqueline Froelich, Victoria Hernandez, Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore

Published October 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM CDT

On today's show, some Arkansans are concerned about cryptocurrency mining— Others say it’s critical for the future. Also, more than a thousand people came to a town hall meeting to discuss the future of the Buffalo National River. Plus, celebrating LGBTQ+ history month.

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Randy Dixon

Randy Dixon is the Director of News Archives and Media for the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History.

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Jacqueline Froelich

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

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Victoria Hernandez

Victoria Hernandez is a news intern for KUAF and currently a senior dual majoring in English/Journalism with History and Gender Studies minors at the University of Arkansas.

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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 a reporter and producer for Ozarks at Large.

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