Remembering The historic Southland College — Author Johnny Compton discusses new horror novel

By Kyle Kellams,

Michael Tilley, Daniel Caruth

Published February 6, 2026 at 12:12 PM CST

On today's show, remembering Southland College, an Arkansas school that made history in the shadow of the Civil War. Pus, a conversation with author Johnny Compton about his new horror novel "Dead First."

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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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Daniel Caruth

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

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