Year: 2026

Fort Smith water leaks down more than 80% in 2026

The city of Fort Smith is down to just a few water leaks to fix, which is a big and welcome change from just a few years ago when the…

Greenwood junior catcher Emily Creason enjoys the bonds shared pitchers

As a catcher, Emily Creason knows the importance of interacting with her pitching staff. Creason, a junior catcher for Greenwood’s softball team, cites the bonds she has developed with her…

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: PRADCO and Bass Pro, UAFS marks ‘Day of Giving’ campaign

Following are recent news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. PRADCO and Bass Pro Birmingham, Ala.-based PRADCO Fishing, which has a major fishing division in Fort Smith, has launched…

Washington’s $39 trillion debt problem has Arkansas’ name on it

Most Arkansans are focused on their own budgets – making sure their families are fed, keeping the utilities on, making payments on their houses and automobiles, and paying their health…

Walmart to pay Arkansas $847,000 in delivery driver settlement

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on behalf of Walmart Spark drivers in 11 states, recently settled with the retail giant for more than $100 million. “While Arkansas was not part of…

PAMT sees narrow Q1 loss, revenue falls more than 8%

Tontitown-based carrier PAMT Corp. posted a net loss and a revenue decline in the first quarter of 2026. Before the markets closed Friday (May 1), PAMT reported a loss of…

Washington Regional makes 3 leadership changes

Fayetteville-based Washington Regional Medical System said Friday (May 1) that it has promoted three of the organization’s leaders to C-suite positions. Cindy Jo Allen, vice president and assistant chief operating…

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Bradley Stephen Carter

Brad “Redd” Carter, age 48, passed away on April 17, 2026, leaving behind many cherished memories of him. Brad was born on June 24, 1977, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to…

Iris Louise (Williams) Tripp

Iris Louise “Lucy” Tripp, age 95, of Delta, Colorado, passed away on April 17, 2026. She was born on July 24, 1930, in Excelsior, Arkansas, to Jasper Solomon Williams and…

Austin Slade McAllister

Austin Slade McAllister was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on November 17, 1982 to his beloved parents, Tom and Sharon McAllister. He left this world to be with his Heavenly…

Barbara Westmoreland

Barbara L. Westmoreland, 75 of Fort Smith, went to be with Jesus and her mama on Thursday, April 30, 2026. She was born on August 4, 1950. She is preceded…

Nancy True Crain

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Nancy True Crain, who passed peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the age of 88, surrounded by her…

Arthur “Bud” Isaac Holbrook

Arthur “Bud” Holbrook, 89, of Mena, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026 in Van Buren. He was born November 25, 1936 in Holden, West Virginia to the late Proctor and…

Linda Sue McCauley

Linda Sue McCauley of Barling, Arkansas, died Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on February 26, 1950, in West Covina, California, to…

Ralph Pallireto, Jr.

Ralph Pallireto, Jr. of Spiro, Oklahoma, died Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at his home. He was born on April 4, 1945, in Riverside, California, to the late Ralph Pallireto, Sr….

Tammy Lynn Burkett

Tammy Lynn Burkett of Van Buren, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Baptist Health Hospital in Van Buren. She was born on April 25, 1968, in Fort Smith,…

Margaret Allene Israel

Margaret Allene Israel, 88, of Springdale, Arkansas passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026 in Springdale. She was born March 1, 1938 in Greenwood, Arkansas to Elmer and Goldie (Maestri) Cox….

Margaret Israel

Margaret Allene Israel, 88, of Springdale, Arkansas passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026 in Springdale. She was born March 1, 1938 in Greenwood, Arkansas to Elmer and Goldie (Maestri) Cox….

Arkansas seeks to consolidate area workforce boards at state level

The Arkansas Workforce Development Board is moving toward asking the U.S. Department of Labor for seven waivers to federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requirements. One would allow the…