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A poultry growing nightmare, improving Arkansas' maternal health with AIM

By Kyle Kellams,

Matthew Moore, Sophia Nourani, Rachell Sanchez-Smith, Jack Travis, Randy Wilburn

Published January 23, 2024 at 2:55 PM CST

On today's show, a chicken farm crisis. Also, putting real faces and voices to the poor maternal health numbers in Arkansas. Plus, a wearable art party at Mount Sequoyah.

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Ozarks at Large Poultry Agriculture Arts and Culture Maternal Health Transportation

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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Sophia Nourani

Sophia Nourani is a KUAF producer and reporter.

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Rachell Sanchez-Smith

Rachell-Sanchez Smith is an associate producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Jack Travis

Jack Travis is a reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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Randy Wilburn

Randy Wilburn is the host of I Am Northwest Arkansas.

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