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Episode 75: Sam Luu

In this episode, Ashley and Jodi sit down (virtually) with Sam Luu! Though Sam is an Arkansas native and Mena raised girl, she now resides in LA where she works as a production assistant and on her non-profit titled Every Day Action. They talk how Luu got started in the entertainment industry, a chance encounter…

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Episode 72: Sloane Harper

In this episode, Ashley and Jodi sit down with Fort Smith-ian Sloane Harper! Harper puts on Fort Smith’s annual Peacemaker festival, hosting some of the best names in country music right now! They talk music, Fort Smith history, and the woes of event planning. The Ouachita Chronicles is brought to you by Don’s EZ Pay!

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Episode 70: Davy Ashcraft

In this episode, Ashley and Jodi sit down with Cossatot River Park Ranger Davy Ashcraft. They discuss Davy’s road to taking on his role, the history of the river, Cossatot River critters and more. Can water moccasins swim underwater and bite you? Our expert guest answers all in this episode! The Ouachita Chronicles is brought…

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Episode 65: Renee Hendrix

In this episode, Ashley and Jodi sit down with The CALL Program Coordinator Renee Hendrix! Renee shares her story of working for DHS, getting involved with CASA, and her road to The CALL, as well as upcoming events. The Ouachita Chronicles is brought to you by Don’s EZ Pay!

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Episode 64: Justin Lapenter Returns!

In this episode, Ashley and Jodi sit down AGAIN with Justin Lapenter! Originally featured on episode four of the Ouachita Chronicles, Lapenter returns to continue his story where he left off. The Ouachita Chronicles is brought to you by Don’s EZ Pay!

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Episode 63: Sherri Cauthron McCourtney

In this episode, Ashley and Jodi sit down with healthcare professional Sherri Cauthron McCourtney! McCourtney recounts her story in healthcare from her beginnings, all the way up to teaching on a collegiate level. The Ouachita Chronicles is brought to you by Don’s EZ Pay!

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Episode 62: Melanie Wade

In this episode, Ashley and Jodi sit down with new Mena/Polk County Chamber Director Melanie Wade! Originally from McCurtain County, Wade shares her experience of coming to Polk County, falling in love with Mena, and her plans for the future of the Chamber of Commerce. The Ouachita Chronicles is brought to you by Don’s EZ…

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Episode 60: Mary Alice Head

In this episode, Ashley and Jodi sit down with Mary Alice Head! Mary is the owner/operator of The Shop and currently sits as a city council member for Mena. They talk small businesses, stolen dwarves, tanning, and local politics. The Ouachita Chronicles is brought to you by Don’s EZ Pay!

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Episode 59: Andy Threlkeld

In this episode, Jodi and Producer Trey sit down with hero Andy Threlkeld! Andy opens up and shares his story of saving lives in Florida, disaster relief at Albert Pike, Mexican Restaurant MMA, Jiu-Jitsu and more! The Ouachita Chronicles is brought to you by Don’s EZ Pay!

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Episode 10: SUPERNATURAL- The Mena Poltergeist

Have you ever heard a bump in the night? Maybe you felt like someone was always watching you? Many of these occurrences have logical explanations. Sometimes it’s just the wind or your mind playing tricks on you. Sometimes, you may be having an encounter with a true-to-live ghost- whether you believe it or not. Well,…

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