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Episode 22: Oklahoma Highway Patrol

In this episode our hosts talk traffic with Trooper Reasoner. Topics include speeding, passing on the right, the OHP’s jurisdiction on private roads, the legality of side by sides on the highway, and the record holder for DUIs!+Shilo & Gary have a nice little rivalry back and forth as “Fireman and Trooper.”Hosting Hochatown is brought…

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Episode 27: Seth Smith

In this episode, Ashley and Jeri sit down with Mena Mayor Seth Smith. Seth is not only our current mayor, but also a former police officer, veteran, and grave digger. They talk about Seth’s time in the military, getting grants, the future of Mena and more. The Ouachita Chronicles is brought to you by Don’s…

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Episode 24: Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer

In this episode, Ashley and Jeri celebrate police officer appreciation week and sit down with Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer. Scott grew up with the dream that many children have- to be a police officer. As an adult, he was first an officer in Grannis before being elected as Sheriff in 2017. They talk about…

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