Gathering ballot measure support — Fort Smith talks shrinking healthcare
From Ozarks at Large by KUAF 91.3 Public Radio
May 19, 2026 · 55 min
About this episode
The episode discusses volunteers gathering support for ballot measures, healthcare service reductions in Fort Smith, and features a conversation with author Uchenna Awoke about his new novel.
On today's show, we learn that volunteers across the state are gathering at festivals and farmers’ markets to collect signatures for their ballot measures. Plus, we hear that navigating a reduction in hospital services in Fort Smith will be the topic of a town hall tomorrow night. Plus, former Fayetteville resident Uchenna Awoke discusses his new novel, out now.
People in this episode
Host: KUAF 91.3 Public Radio
Guest: Uchenna Awoke
Topics covered
- ballot measures
- healthcare
- community engagement
- town hall
- literature
Keywords
- ballot measure
- healthcare
- Fort Smith
- Uchenna Awoke
- novel
- community
- signatures
- town hall
- volunteers
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: KUAF 91.3 Public Radio
Books & works: new novel
Places: Fort Smith
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