Think History: Evelyn West

WEKU | By Samantha Morrill

Published August 17, 2021 at 8:23 AM EDT

In today's Think History, Bill Goodman tells us about Evelyn West, a burlesque legend from Adair County.

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Samantha Morrill

Samantha was a reporter and All Things Considered Host from 2019 to 2023. Sam is also a graduate of Morehead State University and worked for MSU's Public Radio Station.

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