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Quonset Huts faces an uncertain future, "Mystery League" on Arkansas PBS

By Jacqueline Froelich,

Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Sophia Nourani, Randy Wilburn

Published November 7, 2023 at 1:22 PM CST

On today's show, redevelopment in Fayetteville could mean the loss of the distinct Quonset Huts near downtown. Plus, the life and career of a pioneering financial journalist. Also, the home-grown television series, "The Mystery League," brings mystery-solving kids to rural Arkansas.

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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 a reporter and producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Sophia Nourani

Sophia Nourani is a KUAF producer

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Randy Wilburn

Randy Wilburn is the host of I Am Northwest Arkansas.

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