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Episode 5: From The Back Deck At Harbor

Bill and Patrick discuss their eclipse watching parties and give a special shout out to Arkansas first responders for ensuring the event went safely and smoothly. They also discuss some of the awesome upcoming events at Mountain Harbor on Lake Ouachita. Thanks for listening!

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Episode 74: Mark Lewis

In this episode, Jodi and producer Trey sit down with PCDC adult program coordinator Mark Lewis! They talk about Mark’s amateur wrestling days, being a bouncer, and what brought him to working for PCDC. 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 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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Episode 57: Brooke Hines

In this episode, Ashley and Jodi sit down with Brooke Hines. Brook Hines is a renaissance woman- between EMS, volleyball coaching and local politics she’s got a full plate! They talk about working disaster relief, city council, coaching and managing volleyball teams, EMS and more. The Ouachita Chronicles is brought to you by Don’s EZ…

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Episode 52: Clint Montgomery

In this episode, Ashley and Jodi sit down with the other half of Phillip Wilson’s bromance Clint Montgomery! They chat about entrepreneurship, sportsball, high school, and a super rad Suburban. The Ouachita Chronicles is brought to you by Don’s EZ Pay!

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Episode 50: Producer Trey Youngdahl

In this episode Ashley and Jodi FINALLY riff with The Ouachita Podcasts producer, Trey Youngdahl! A highly requested guest, Trey finally comes on for the 50th episode special to talk about his story coming into the job, radio journalism, the history of Unnatural Acts in the Natural State, and his post apocalyptic automobile! The Ouachita…

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Episode 44: Cody Davis

In this episode, Ashley and Jodi sit down with musician (and Harry Potter memorabilia connoisseur) Cody Davis! Cody tells stories of growing up in Mena, musical influences, playing on the road with Charlie Farley, and even gives us the low-down on some of his scars. Also, there may not be some live tunes involved (if…

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Episode 43: Phillip Wilson

In this episode, Ashley and Jodi sit down with Phillip Wilson! Besides being involved with University of Arkansas Rich Mountain (namely, head of the lawncare department), he’s also one half of the Mena Bearcats football broadcast show on 104.1 KENA! From lawnmowing to broken-hearted basketball defeats- the Chronicles crew gets the whole story from Phillip…

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