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Next Step to Landing Pilot Training Center in Fort Smith

By Kyle Kellams

Published February 10, 2023 at 12:54 PM CST

Fort Smith appears to be a step closer to landing a pilot training center. Michael Tilley, with our partner Talk Business & Politics, explains. He also covers the continuing expansion at Mercy in Fort Smith.

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