by - November 8, 2025 11:12 am
Two consent decree projects that the Fort Smith Board of Directors tabled Nov. 4 for a future study session discussion are now on the board’s voting agenda for a special…
by - November 7, 2025 2:59 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders can’t seek a stay from the Arkansas Supreme Court of a ruling requiring a new date in the Senate District 26 special election because the state didn’t…
by - November 6, 2025 5:16 pm
The office of Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin is asking the Arkansas Supreme Court for a stay of a lower court ruling that mandated a March 3, 2026, date for…
by - November 6, 2025 2:51 pm
The city of Fort Smith has made significant progress in reducing “active” known water leaks, with the number of such leaks down almost 50% between December 2024 and the end…
by - November 5, 2025 2:38 pm
Enplanements at the Fort Smith Regional Airport got off to a slow start in 2025, but the traffic has improved in recent months with September traffic up almost 18% and…
by - November 5, 2025 11:27 am
An ongoing U.S. freight recession and lower manufacturing sector output were key factors in a more than 60% decline in third quarter net income at Fort Smith-based ArcBest. Revenue in…
by - November 4, 2025 8:46 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors on Tuesday (Nov. 4) approved $50.3 million in sewer system improvements mandated by a federal consent decree. The amount included $5.061 million for engineering…
by - November 4, 2025 12:25 pm
Sales tax revenue is up year to date in four Fort Smith metro counties, with Crawford County posting the largest percentage gain. Crawford County Judge Chris Keith said he’s happy…
by - November 1, 2025 11:37 am
Ben Marts has told the Fort Smith Board of Directors that reduced funding for streets, bridge and drainage work will in the future require “some tough decisions” and changes in…
by - October 29, 2025 12:22 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors is set to vote Nov. 18 on an ordinance advanced by Director Christina Catsavis that she says will provide “guardrails” to help avoid another…
by - October 28, 2025 5:04 pm
Parrot Island Waterpark (PIWP) is estimated to have a net operating loss of $255,789 in 2025, thanks in large part to an unusual number of rain days. However, the park…
by - October 26, 2025 11:49 am
Fort Smith Director Kevin Settle is not backing away from his support of a Parrot Island Waterpark expansion even with news of budget-busting water slide installation costs. But he may…
by - October 24, 2025 8:34 pm
The city of Fort Smith on Friday (Oct. 24) announced organizational structure changes implemented Sept. 29. The changes, according to the city statement, were designed to “improve efficiency and customer…
by - October 22, 2025 5:29 pm
Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Patricia James said Wednesday (Oct. 22) that Gov. Sarah Sanders’ date for a special election in Senate District 26 violates the constitutional rights of residents…
by - October 22, 2025 11:20 am
Of the 43 applications received online for Fort Smith city administrator, eight have top municipal leadership experience. Of those, two have experience in a city the size of Fort Smith,…
by - October 21, 2025 8:52 pm
The water slides planned for Parrot Island Waterpark in Fort Smith that initially were to cost the city $2.1 million for acquisition and installation could now cost more than $6.3…
by - October 20, 2025 1:02 pm
Ashleigh Bachert and other supporters of a proposed indoor sports facility plan to soon renew the push for city of Fort Smith support of a facility they believe will be…
by - October 16, 2025 12:46 pm
Commissioners with the Central Business Improvement District (CBID) on Thursday (Oct. 16) approved a plan to support Main Street Fort Smith efforts that align with their goals of boosting business…
by - October 15, 2025 2:06 pm
“Hard choices” will be required to balance the city of Fort Smith’s general fund budget, which has posted a deficit in recent years. That was the message Tuesday (Oct. 14)…
by - October 14, 2025 11:28 am
A lawsuit filed to force a December special election to fill the vacant Arkansas Senate District 26 seat should be dismissed because it “failed to state a claim” that requires…
