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Final Words as KC Currents Host

By Delores Jones

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Kansas City, MO – Sunday, October 15, 2006 was the final episode of KC Currents hosted by Delores Jones. She's had to leave the show becuase of other commitments. Delores will still be contributing occasional features and essays to the show. Here, she shares thoughts about hosting KC Currents and her current plans.

At right, some links to some of Delores' memorable interviews and features on KC Currents.

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