Fort Smith

This holiday season we reached out to several local independent bookstores in the listening area to get their recommendations for books. Today we hear from Bookish in Fort Smith.

Leaders from UAFS Center for Economic Development, Arkansas Small Business Technology & Development Center and 64.6 Downtown join together to talk about the 5th Annual Invest Fort Smith.

Michael Tilley, with Talk Business and Politics, discusses an FOIA request regarding teacher pay in Fort Smith and a continuing building permit rise acorss the Arkansas River Valley.

This week's review with Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics includes another strong sales tax report in the Arkansas River Valley and a new distillery coming to the area.

Michael Tilley, with our partner Talk Business and Politics, explains job creation is rising in Arkansas. He notes more than three-quarters of the new jobs are in three areas of the state. Michael also responds to some listeners' concerns.

Michael Tilley, with our partner Talk Business and Politics, has a full agenda of news including a new development in an ongoing matter with Fort Smith sewer and water.

Michael Tilley, from our partner Talk Business & Politics joins us to talk about the latest update on the consent decree in Fort Smith, the Tourism Ticker, and the shifting sentiments on marijuana in Arkansas.

The second annual Fort Smith Film Festival is a feast for film lovers. Nearly 140 movies from more than 30 countries, nations and tribes will be on display. The festival, all contained inside Temple Live in downtown Fort Smith, begins Friday evening with discussions hosted by the Cherokee Nation Film Office, Arkansas Cinema Society and others.

A court case regarding recycling in Fort Smith appears to be continuing. Michael Tilley, with our partner Talk Business and Politics, explains as part of his wrap on the week's news.

Though not yet back to pre-pandemic levels, traffic at the Fort Smith Regional Airport is increasing. Michael Tilley, with our partner Talk Business and Politics, discusses the airport numbers as well as home sales and a new director at the U.S. Marshals Museum.