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Kimberly Dishongh writes the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s weekly “Right Time Right Place” how-we-met stories about how Arkansas couples; bi-weekly “It Takes a Lifetime” profiles of interesting Arkansans over 70; High Profile section cover stories; stories about philanthropic groups; and various other issues. She has worked for the paper since 1996.
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