Michael Tilley

On today's show, Startup Junkie’s Fuel Accelerator program is having an impact on the healthcare technology sector. Also, exploring some Ozarks traditions around finding and keeping love.

Michael Tilley with Talk Business & Politics joins Kyle Kellams to discuss new federal funding for a proposed health innovation center at the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith, including plans for maternal and infant care training. They also cover a lawsuit challenging the Parrot Island Water Park expansion, the Fort Smith school board’s vote to close two elementary schools due to declining enrollment, and the city’s decision to continue funding Main Street Fort Smith.

On today's show, remembering Southland College, an Arkansas school that made history in the shadow of the Civil War. Pus, a conversation with author Johnny Compton about his new horror novel "Dead First."

Michael Tilley from Talk Business & Politics recaps Arkansas River barge declines, Fort Smith's sewer consent decree response, tight federal funding and the city's new role hosting GAC hoops tourney.

On today's show, a new policy that would prohibit inmates from receiving books directly is being considered in Arkansas, and Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter changes its name, but not its mission.

Michael Tilley discusses new F-35 training jets in Fort Smith, Parrot Island waterslides, unemployment trends and debates over funding Main Street Fort Smith.

On today's show, a much-discussed winter storm is ready to transform the weekend in northwest Arkansas, and a look into the show "Maxxed Out" on the Oprah Winfrey Network with NWA-based host Leah Collins.

Michael Tilley of Talk Business and Politics joins Ozarks at Large to discuss Fort Smith waterslides, airport enplanements, building permits and new economic grades across Arkansas metros.

On today's show, the northwest Arkansas MLK Council prepares for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday with a series of observations. We also hear about a St. Louis-based ice cream brand bringing its flavors to northwest Arkansas.

Fort Smith lost businessman John Taylor and builder Buddy Coleman. City sales tax dipped year-over-year, but gross receipts suggest consumer spending remains strong.