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NWA Makers Market — Ozarkan Folk Magic

By Matthew Moore,

Sophia Nourani, Grace Penry, Michael Tilley, Jack Travis

Published October 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM CDT

On today's show, Avanza Arkansas and the Community Creative Center are coming together to celebrate Dia De Muertos in support of the state’s ALICE families. Also, NWA Makers are returning to the Washington County Fairgrounds for the Maker Market. Plus, news from the River Valley with Talk Business & Politics.

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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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Grace Penry

Grace Penry is a teaching assistant and MFA candidate at the University of Arkansas in creative writing and translation.

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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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