Fort Smith faces $585 million price tag for water infrastructure upgrades

By Michael Tilley,

Kyle Kellams

Published August 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM CDT

Michael Tilley with Talk Business and Politics joins Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams to discuss a water infrastructure crisis in Fort Smith, contamination monitoring at the former Whirlpool site, declining tourism numbers, and the city's strategic planning session.

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Michael Tilley

Michael Tilley is the executive editor of <i>Talk Business & Politics.</i>

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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