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Ozarks at Large marks Matthew Moore’s birthday with listener-supported stories on soil, memory, coins, food and baseball during KUAF’s fall on-air fundraiser.

Last week, the Marshall Islands men’s national soccer team made history when they played their first international match at a tournament in Springdale.

On today's show, we hear about the Marshall Islands national soccer team's first international matches. We also get an update on LEARNS Act Educational Freedom Accounts. Plus, we hear more from a conversation between Ozarks at Large's Matthew Moore and street artist Leon Keer.

Hundreds gathered at Gerald Williams Bulldog Stadium in Springdale as the Marshall Islands men’s national soccer team played their first international match, a milestone for the Pacific island nation and its large diaspora community in northwest Arkansas.

On today's show, we hear about the world’s last nation to get a national soccer team playing their first match last night. Plus, an overnight 200-mile relay race across the Ozarks is back after a six-year hiatus. Also, Talk Business & Politics offers this week's headlines from the Arkansas River Valley.

The island nation announced the roster for their first national team, which will debut at the Outrigger Challenge Cup tournament in Springdale.

Using telehealth can help remove barriers for women seeking postpartum care who are struggling to get in-person care. On today's show, we learn how technology can help improve maternal outcomes. Plus, we hear about the University of Arkansas' new muscadine varieties Mighty Fine and Altus and their Arkansas origin. Also, this week’s list of music includes Danish rock, weekend jazz and Irish dance.

Hometown heroes celebrated with parade down Garrison Avenue after winning NBA Finals with Oklahoma City Thunder.

People of all ages across the region came together as the city of Fort Smith hosted a parade celebrating two hometown heroes' NBA championship win. We bring you the story in today’s show. Plus, we investigate what it means to be an influencer on a local level. Also, the latest headlines from the River Valley with Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics.

Stephen Crockett earned top honor after transforming Arvest Ballpark's field, working sunrise to sundown with a small crew.