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Training practical nurses — Papa Rap keeps us listening

By Kyle Kellams,

Matthew Moore, Little Rock Public Radio

Published July 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM CDT

Northwest Arkansas Community College is launching a new nursing program for practical nurses, a class of nurses that local facilities urgently need. Additionally, Al “Papa Rap” Lopez continues to play music. Plus, a community icon joins us.

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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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