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Ozarks at Large

Recalling great news-men of Arkansas

By Randy Dixon,

Kyle Kellams

Published February 26, 2024 at 12:34 PM CST

On today's visit to the Pryor Center archives, host Randy Dixon recalls broadcast male news anchors from across the state. Dixon provides archival footage and current-day interviews with anchormen of the Natural State. Stay tuned to hear about the news-women next week.

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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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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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