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Conservation at Prairie Grove Battlefield — UAMS prepares emergency rooms for obstetric care

By Kyle Kellams,

Sarah Laiche, Matthew Moore, Sophia Nourani, Jack Travis, Rob Wells

Published February 11, 2026 at 11:56 AM CST

On today's show, a new conservation project is bringing the Illinois River Watershed Partnership to the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, and UAMS is working to make sure hospitals are better prepared for obstetric emergencies.

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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Sarah Laiche

Spring 2026 News Intern

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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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Jack Travis

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

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Rob Wells

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