Jason Harmon returns to share more stories and written letters from individuals who carved out a life in Buffalo City. From war to chasing fortune we find their stories to be like ours- everyday people making their
Join Sammy Raycraft, Heather Loftis and special guest Jason Harmon for a discussion about the history of Buffalo City. From Native Americans to present day one thing has drawn folks to the area – the river. Learn
This week Sammy and Sonny Sharp discuss the history of HWY 62. From a time when there was no highway west to east in Northern Arkansas to a Rainbow Bridge and lake ferries. Grab a spare tire
Join Sammy Raycraft and special guest Sonny Sharp as they discuss the history of the Rollins Hospital in Gassville. Once dubbed the “Largest hospital in the smallest town in America,” the hospital led by Dr. Rollins set
Visit with Sammy and Marion County Resident Lyn Baker as they discuss Lyn’s book on his old family store in rural Caney south of Yellville. The Store offers a tapestry of short stories which will transport the
ROR Question and Answers: from Prairies to Pioneers Welcome to another episode of Retracing Our Roots with Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson. This week we took a batch of your questions, and boy did they arrange
𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨. 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 – 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟐 Welcome to another fascinating episode of 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 with Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson. Today, we have our special guest joining us the
𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨. Murder, She Wrote in Baxter County – Part 1 Welcome to another fascinating episode of 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 with Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson. Today, we have a special guest joining us for the
ROR: 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Welcome to 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 on a special historical journey down the White River with Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson. The decks are crowded, the boilers are hot, and the past
Welcome to Retracing Our History on a special, historical journey down the White River with Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll drift back nearly two centuries to revisit the people, places,
ROR: Christian County Bald Knobbers and Mayhem Welcome to 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 with Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson, as we trace the rise and fall of one of the Ozarks’ most notorious vigilante groups, spiraling from mayhem
𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 Ozark Bald Knobbers and Nat. N. Kinney Welcome to Retracing Our Roots, as Sammy Raycraft and Vincent S. Anderson, invite you on a vibrant journey through the heart of Ozark entertainment and lore. Today,
Our Nation Is to Be Destroyed Tomorrow Welcome to 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 as Sammy Raycraft and Vincent S. Anderson take you on a journey through Ozark religion. We will discover the glorious, the unusual, the tragic, and
ROR: Entangled in Murder and Law in Izard County, Arkansas Territory Welcome to Retracing Our Roots as Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson journey back to the early 1800s in the Arkansas Territory along the White River in
ROR: The Life and Legend of Junior Cobb Welcome to Retracing Our Roots with Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson. Each week, we uncover the stories and characters that shaped the Ozarks, bringing history to life in ways
Welcome to a very special edition of Retracing Our Roots with Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson. Today, we are celebrating a milestone together. One year ago, we set out on this journey to uncover the stories, the
Our Roots Run a Year Deep: Anniversary Special – Part 1 Welcome to a very special edition of 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 with Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson, and today we’re celebrating a milestone together. One year
𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 Clash of Nations & Borders in the Ozarks Welcome to 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 as Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson travel back over 200 years and step into the violent struggle for dominance between the
Welcome to 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 as Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson rediscover the remarkable journey of Sam and Alice Mason. Their story is one of resilience, love, and the unbreakable spirit that defined a family’s path from
Monks, Mason & Blood on Bennett’s Bayou Welcome to Retracing Our Roots as Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson rediscover two influential men in the Bennet’s Bayou area after the Civil War. Today, we’re taking you into
Welcome to Retracing Our Roots, where Heather Loftis, Sammy Raycraft, and Vincent Anderson rediscover Jacob Wolf, a pioneer who shaped the Ozarks. They explore his legacy and the region’s early history, offering insights into the lives of
Retracing Our Roots Ozark Prairies & Forests: The Original Estate Welcome to Retracing Our Roots as Adam Rogers and Vincent Anderson, dive into the heart of the Ozark region, its people, places, and legacies. In today’s episode,
Welcome to 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨, where Heather Loftis, Adam Rogers, and Vincent Anderson explore the lives and legacies of the people who helped shape the Ozarks. Today, we shine the lantern of history on Orrin L. Dodd,
Welcome to 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 as Heather Loftis, Adam Rogers, and Vincent Anderson journey into a much requested topic: True Crime in the Ozarks. In the volatile years following the Civil War, the Ozarks remained a rugged
𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 Floods, Freshets, and the Forgotten Captain Welcome to Retracing Our Roots as Heather Loftis, Adam Rogers, and Vincent Anderson dive into one of the show’s central themes since its beginning: water. This episode focuses
𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 Crossing the Line- From Ozark Foes to Ozark Friends Welcome back to Retracing Our Roots, as Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson continue the Civil War saga on the White River. First we had
Welcome back to Retracing Our Roots, as Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson wrap up part 2 of our series on the Plundering Expedition of Rapp’s Barren. Today, we tread the rolling prairies of Marion (Baxter) County, Arkansas,
Welcome to 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 as Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson delve into the Civil War conflict in Mountain Home area. But first, we have listeners want more information of two gentlemen in our previous episode. Lt.
Welcome to Retracing Our Roots as Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson begin documenting the struggles of the Civil War along the White River Valley. This journey is far too vast to be covered in a single episode,
White River’s Baptism into the Civil War Welcome to another detail-packed episode of Retracing Our Roots with Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson. Before we begin our journey through the Civil War in the White River Valley, we
Retracing Our Roots Cartney, Arkansas – A History in Stone. Welcome to another intriguing episode of this week’s Retracing Our Roots. Today Heather, Sammy, and Vincent drill down into the history of a town that no longer
Welcome to another compelling edition of Retracing Our Roots. This week, Heather Loftis, Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson revisit a place many folks in Mountain Home know well, Wallace Knob. Today, we’re calling it Wallace Knob
Retracing Our Roots #34 Echoes in the Rafters: The House that Casey Built Welcome to another fascinating episode of Retracing Our Roots. This week, Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson visit the oldest house in Mountain Home, Arkansas,
ROR#33 Tragedy and Triumphs of Wallace Knob Welcome to another fascinating episode of Retracing Our Roots. This week, Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson explore one of the greatest features in Mountain Home, Arkansas. In the first segment
𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 #32 The West Plains, Bond Dance Hall Explosion Welcome to another stirring episode of Retracing Our Roots. This week, Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson explore one of the greatest tragedies ever to strike the
Welcome to another exciting episode of Retracing Our Roots. This is our second installment exploring the rise and fall of the Covenant, the Sword, and the Arm of the Lord, commonly known as the CSA. Our crew,
KTLO News legend, Jim Bodenhamer, joins Heather and Sammy to discuss the standoff between Federal law enforcement and members of the CSA group north of Oakland in 1985.
ROR #28 Hot & Fiery Streams of Liquor Welcome to this week’s edition of 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨. We have a full crew today as Heather, Sammy, and Vincent discuss the influence of moonshine in Baxter County’s past.
Retracing Our Roots #26: Stateline Stories of Vengeance and Justice Join us today as Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson talk about the fights and feuds that occurred on the Missouri-Arkansas state line. Before we begin, we want
This week, we delve into a lesser-known chapter of Ozark history: the Free Black Colony that thrived in Marion County, Arkansas, before the Civil War. Through the lives of two pioneering African Americans, David Hall and Peter
Retracing Our Roots #24, Turnbo Tales of Panthers & Bears This week we’ll conclude our discussion of one of the most prolific authors of the Ozarks—Silas C. Turnbo, who collected at least 816 Ozark stories and preserved
Silas C. Turnbo – Ozark Scribbler & Historian Welcome to 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 with our host, Sammy Raycraft, and historian Vincent Anderson. Today, we begin our show with a couple of letters—not just from our
Welcome to retracing Our Roots as we grab our fried chicken, potato salad, and picnic basket and head to the Old-timer’s Reunion & Community Picnic! Our first stop takes us to the Fourth of July in 1902.
Welcome to Retracing Our Roots! Join us as we delve into the heart of the Ozarks, uncovering the stories and lore that have shaped our perception of the unseen world beneath our feet. Since the Ozarks boast
𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬: 𝟏𝟖𝟏𝟖–𝟏𝟖𝟏𝟗, 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤, 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠, 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝… By December 7, 1818, Schoolcraft and Pettibone finally made their way to Pontiac, Missouri, before continuing a few miles south to Oakland, Arkansas. Both
Welcome to 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 with your host Sammy Raycraft and historian Vincent Anderson. Today, we’ll embark on a detailed exploration of the Ozarks through the eyes of Henry Rowe Schoolcraft and his traveling companion, Levi Pettibone
Welcome to 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 with your host Sammy Raycraft and historian Vincent Anderson. Today, we’ll embark on a journey along a historic and weathered path: The Old Military Road. By 1834, the Arkansas Territory was actively
Strap on your Ozark-styled lederhosen and join the crew of Retracing Our Roots as we rediscover the fascinating history of the German Colony of Baxter County, established over 100 years ago. First, we’ll explore the unique German-etched
Step aboard and join the team of Retracing Our Roots as we explore the ambitious plans of the Ozarks Railroad Company to connect Springfield, Missouri, with Little Rock, Arkansas. Victor Kleo Loba, raised in Noble, Ozark County,
Welcome to Retracing Our Roots with your host, Sammy Raycraft, and historian Vincent Anderson. This week, we’re exploring old and unique cemeteries in the Twin Lakes Region. First, we’ll visit the Old Midway Cemetery in Marion County, home to
Join the Retracing Our Roots team as we delve into the fascinating history and unique origins of town names across the Twin Lakes Region. We begin with Yellville, the county seat of Marion County, Arkansas, originally known
This week on Retracing Our Roots, Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson delve into the mining days of the Ozarks. Our first stop is Rush, Arkansas, where we uncover the story of this ghost town that once hosted
All aboard! Join the Retracing Our Roots team as we journey along the White River to uncover the fascinating story of how the St. Louis, Iron Mountain Railroad was built through the White River Valley in the
This week, the Retracing Our Roots team is joined by Russell Tucker, one of the owners of Rapp’s Barren Brewing Company. We are especially grateful to Rapp’s Barren for serving as our corporate sponsor. In the first
This week on Retracing Our Roots, Heather Loftis, Sammy Raycraft, and Vincent Anderson kick off the show by discussing how local elections were conducted in small counties at the courthouse and how the process of tallying election
This week on Retracing Our Roots, pack your bags and join Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson as we journey to the nearest steamboat landing on the White River! Step back in time along this historic waterway, winding
This week on Retracing Our Roots, we have a full house as we’re joined by Marshella Norell, president of the Mountain Home Cemetery. Together, we’ll uncover the stories behind the first burials, beginning with the Russell children
This week on Retracing Our Roots, we’ll explore the lasting impact of the Truman family on education in the Ozarks, and how their contributions continue to shape the region today. The story of Professor A.J. Truman and
This week, we explore the history of Henderson, Arkansas, once a key point for transportation and mail, with vital ferry connections. In time, this small town gained a beautiful bridge that spanned the North Fork of the
Heather, Sammy, and Vincent discuss the founding media companies that reported and amplified the voices of the Twin Lakes. A special archival piece at the end of the episode features KTLO’s Bob Knight live at the Cotter
Meet the original movers and shakers that came in after the dams had been put in who saw the potential of these waterways beyond flood control.
