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Teens spend summer in hospital, learning more about a Springdale legend

By Emerson Alexander,

Kyle Kellams, Michael Tilley, Jack Travis, April Wallace

Published July 26, 2024 at 3:06 PM CDT

On today's show, UAMS and Baptist Health Fort Smith give teenagers hands-on experience in the medical world. Also, chatting with an author about a real-life Springdale resident who served as inspiration for their novel about running away to join the circus. Plus, the Listening Lab visits the Girl Power Rock Camp.

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Emerson Alexander

Emerson Alexander is the coordinator of KUAF's Listening Lab.

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Kyle Kellams

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

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Michael Tilley

Michael Tilley is the executive editor of Talk Business & Politics.

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Jack Travis

Jack Travis is KUAF's digital content manager and a reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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April Wallace

April Wallace is the features editor for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette and a weekly contributor to Ozarks at Large.

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