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NWA celebrates MLK Day, exploring Walmart's new health center

By Daniel Caruth,

Paul Gatling, Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Lia Uribe

Published January 11, 2024 at 3:14 PM CST

On today's show, celebrating and remembering the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Also, Walmart opens an expansive new whole health center. Plus, continued growth for event production companies in northwest Arkansas.

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Daniel Caruth

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

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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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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Lia Uribe

Lia Uribe is the host of Sound Perimeter.

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