by - May 6, 2026 5:14 pm
Brig. Gen. George Walter issued a challenge during Wednesday’s (May 6) ceremonial ground breaking for an academic training center at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith. The construction…
by - May 6, 2026 4:24 pm
Burnham Woods was decorated in vibrant Girl Scout Green on Tuesday (May 6) as more than 20 Girl Scouts and 50 troop leaders, community members, donors, and chamber representatives held…
by - May 6, 2026 4:12 pm
The Walton Family Foundation’s Home Region Program announced Wednesday (May 6) its next five-year plan to guide the foundation’s work in Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas-Mississippi Delta. The foundation released…
by - May 6, 2026 2:00 pm
ACC Mini Storage LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County from March 15 to April 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s office. It…
by - May 6, 2026 12:30 pm
A similar story continues for the Arkansas economy, with the healthcare and tourism sectors driving job growth. The March jobs report shows a year-over-year jobs gain of 0.5%, with the…
by - May 6, 2026 11:50 am
Judge Jim Spears, a leader with many Fort Smith projects, including the effort to bring the U.S. Marshals Museum and the Bass Reeves statue to downtown Fort Smith, died Tuesday…
by - May 6, 2026 10:00 am
Arkansas’ rice crop this year is set to be the smallest in nearly 50 years. Drought, higher input costs, and lower commodity prices are among the factors that are driving…
by - May 5, 2026 8:27 pm
The Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame (AWHOF) has released the names of its 10th class of inductees — seven women who have made significant contributions to the state and their…
by - May 5, 2026 8:27 pm
Editor’s note: This is the fifth story in a series addressing identified Fort Smith water system replacement and repair needs with cost estimates that approach $600 million. Link here for…
by - May 5, 2026 5:46 pm
Burnelle “Burnei” Elizabeth Martin Wilkins, peacefully passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 7, 2026. She was born on June 18, 1950 in…
by - May 5, 2026 5:37 pm
Lisa Carol Davenport, 66, of Fort Smith, AR passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026. She was born on April 26, 1960, in Little Rock, AR to the late Dr….
by - May 5, 2026 5:37 pm
Michael Lavon Barker was born October 22, 1957 to the union of Lewis and Bennie Mae Barker in Fort Smith. He received his formal education in the Fort Smith Public…
by - May 5, 2026 5:37 pm
Catherine Nolan Grimm passed on December 4, 1926. A visitation will be held at the funeral home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made…
by - May 5, 2026 5:35 pm
{“obituaryText”:”Adrian Stringer, 75, of Van Buren, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026 at his home. He was born April 11, 1951 in Corcoran, California to the late Turner and Louise…
by - May 5, 2026 5:35 pm
Jimmy Dale Bryant, 85, of Kibler, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026 at his home. He was born December 24, 1940 in Fort Smith to the late James and Wanda…
by - May 5, 2026 5:33 pm
David “Pooh Bear” Bradley Moore, who resided north of Charleston, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at his home. He was born on April 22, 1960, in Ozark,…
by - May 5, 2026 5:32 pm
Marjo Hill was born on January 6, 1939, and passed away on May 5, 2026, in Charleston, Arkansas. Services are pending. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the…
by - May 5, 2026 3:53 pm
The Arkansas Trucking Association announced Tuesday (May 5) that it has named Alan Riels, president and CEO of Crossett-based carrier Dedicated Logistics LLC, as chairman of its Board of Directors. Riels…
by - May 5, 2026 2:00 pm
Sometimes growth is imperceptible. Think about grass, hair, or our children’s height. They’re all growing, even when we can’t tell. The same thing is happening in our classrooms: Arkansas teachers,…
by - May 5, 2026 12:00 pm
Cody Waits gets up every day with the goal of helping more Arkansans find meaningful employment. The executive director of Arkansas Workforce Connections leads initiatives across the state aimed at…
