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Keeping Arkansas natural — Removing barriers for U.S. Pacific Island veterans

By Kyle Kellams,

Michael Tilley, Matthew Moore, Daniel Caruth, Jack Travis

Published December 5, 2025 at 12:21 PM CST

On today's show, a student-led initiative to Keep Arkansas natural, and a partnership to remove barriers and challenges for US Pacific Island veterans. Also, a rundown of the latest headlines from the River Valley with Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics.

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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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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior producer for 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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Jack Travis

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

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