Library speaks out against restricting access — 'The Holy Ghost and a Shine of Coal'

By Daniel Caruth,

Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore

Published August 4, 2026 at 2:41 PM CDT

On today's show, we hear about an Arkansas law restricting access to library materials and about how library officials are unsure how it will be enforced. Plus, a conversation with the author of The Holy Ghost and a Shine of Coal. We also visit downtown Springdale for a picnic.

Ozarks at Large

Daniel Caruth

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

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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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