On today's show, Opera in the Ozarks receives a $34 million grant from the Walton Family Foundation. Plus, Michael Tilley, with KUAF's partner Talk Business & Politics, discusses the hurdles of getting more airlines in the Fort Smith airport. Also, suggestions for Mother's Day, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is devoting $22 million to help create affordable housing in rural spaces and more.
Fort Smith Airport Addresses Challenges of Getting More Flights
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