Fort Smith

Kyle Kellams talks with Michael Tilley of Talk Business and Politics about UAFS fundraising momentum, Fort Smith airport traffic, home sales trends and the future of the former ACMI brickyard site.

Michael Tilley of Talk Business & Politics discusses a proposed joint-use agreement at Fort Smith Regional Airport, the city’s draft 2026 budget and plans for a new RV park on Towson Avenue.

Discover Fort Smith opens a new visitor center in downtown Fort Smith, offering accessible space, travel guidance, and a fresh gateway for visitors exploring the city’s historic sites and modern attractions.

On today's show, we hear how a shift in attitude for some toward DEI comes with challenges for programs placing a priority on women and girls to stay fully funded. We also visit Discover Fort Smith's new Visitor Center on Garrison Ave. Plus, exploring the possibility of an ocean on Mars.

After dropping in 2024, building permits are once again on the rise in Forth Smith, expecting to reach over $300 million by the end of the year. Ebbing Air National Guard Base prepares for Singapores planes to arrive in late 2026. The old Adelaide Hall will be rebuilt after fire last year.

"Talk Business & Politics'" Michael Tilley discusses Fort Smith’s budget fight over Miss Laura’s museum, a sharp decline in Arkansas River tonnage and ongoing fixes to the Peak Innovation Center’s drainage problems.

The University of Arkansas Fort Smith Lions men's basketball team home opener is Tuesday night, fans are going to shower the court with soft toys and stuffed animals. The Toy Toss game provides thousands of toys that will be donated to the Salvation Army of Fort Smith and the Fort Smith Boys and Girls Club.

Talk Business & Politics’ Michael Tilley discusses rising Fort Smith airport enplanements, new sewer improvement funding, stronger building permit numbers and a slight statewide tourism slowdown.

Talk Business & Politics’ Michael Tilley spoke with Ozarks at Large’s Matthew Moore about a new possible ordinance to require public review and cost estimates for large capital projects, the financial outlook for Parrot Island Waterpark, local sales tax trends and new manufacturing equipment at the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith.

Main Street Fort Smith executive director Amanda Hager talks with Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis about Ghouls on Garrison, a family-friendly downtown trick-or-treating event featuring local businesses, costumes, and community connection.