KTLO aims to archive local history with new weekend program

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A new history show premiering Saturday morning on KTLO FM aims to archive the stories of the people, places and events that made the Twin Lakes area what it is today.Retracing Our Roots with hosts Heather Loftis, Sammy Raycraft and local historian Vincent Anderson will air its opening episode Saturday at 11. The thirty minute weekend show will take listeners on a journey from the early history of the area through the expansions of the mid 20th century.

Vincent Anderson says taking time to remember the hardworking people who poured themselves into making this corner of the Ozarks prosper is why a project like this is so important.

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Anderson says whether listeners have their own local family history or are one of the many transplants that now call the area home, the story of how north central Arkansas came to be has a place for everyone to find something they can connect with.

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Retracing Our Roots will air Saturday mornings at 11 on KTLO FM 97.9 and will be available for live streaming and in podcast format at KTLO.com. Listeners are encouraged to share stories, show ideas and suggestions via email to news@ktlo.com

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