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The Beaver Water District's new solar farm — 'The Last Laugh'

By Becca Martin Brown,

Daniel Caruth, Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Sophia Nourani, Hannah Youngblood

Published June 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM CDT

On today's show, we learn about the learning curve of using AI in a professional setting. Also, a new solar farm is in the works for the Beaver Water District. Plus, a conversation about dark comedy for a cause.

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Ozarks at Large Beaver Water District Solar Energy Autism Artificial Intelligence Heartland Forward Journalism Comedy Mental Health

Becca Martin Brown

Becca Martin Brown is the former features editor for the <i>Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette</i>. She now hosts "The Other Way" with Kyle Kellams on Tuesdays on Ozarks at Large.

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Daniel Caruth

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

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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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Sophia Nourani

Sophia Nourani is a producer and reporter. She is a graduate from the University of Arkansas with a BA in journalism and political science. Sophia was raised in San Antonio, Texas.

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Hannah Youngblood

Hannah Youngblood is a news intern for Ozarks at Large and a student at the University of Arkansas.

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