by - August 8, 2024 2:32 pm
UAFS professor buys former Carnegie Library, KFSM building
Diana Sims on Wednesday (Aug. 7) was the top bidder with $149,000 in a public auction to buy the former KFSM-5 facility in downtown Fort Smith. She is not yet…
Tourism / Heritage
by - August 6, 2024 8:38 pm
Fort Smith Board tables action on $4.2 million waterpark expansion, lease proposal
The Fort Smith Board of Directors on Tuesday (Aug. 6) tabled a vote on spending $4.2 million to expand the Parrot Island Waterpark, and tabled a vote on a waterpark…
by - August 5, 2024 4:16 pm
Elisabeth Engel selected as director for the Arkansas State University Museum
Arkansas State University has selected Elisabeth Engel as the director of Arkansas State University Museum, said Dr. Will McLean, senior vice provost for Academic Affairs and Research on Monday (Aug….
by - August 5, 2024 3:57 pm
Study: Visitors make up 49% of Bentonville restaurant sales
Ahead of restaurant week (Aug. 18-24), Visit Bentonville has released a study showing that visitors spent an average of $77 in a city restaurant in 2023, up from $73 in…
by - August 5, 2024 3:47 pm
Waterpark lease, $4.2 million for slides on Fort Smith Board agenda
The Fort Smith Board of Directors will not only once again take up the subject of new slides at Parrot Island Waterpark, but is expected to consider a lease proposal…
by - August 1, 2024 4:45 pm
Opponents petition court to block anti-casino amendment
Opponents of a citizen-led proposed constitutional amendment that would revoke the Pope County casino license said Aug. 1 that they are petitioning the Arkansas Supreme Court to have the measure…
by - July 30, 2024 6:07 pm
Sebastian County Judge proposes Fort Smith lease the Parrot Island Waterpark
Sebastian County has suggested they lease Parrot Island Waterpark to the City of Fort Smith for $1 a year. The facility is now jointly owned by the two governments, with…
by - July 30, 2024 1:41 pm
Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame announces inaugural class
The Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame (ALHOF) revealed the names of its inaugural class of inductees — four individuals and one organization – that have made significant contributions to the…
by - July 30, 2024 10:45 am
Design firm soon to be hired for new park at former ACME Brick yard site
Fort Smith city officials are planning by the end of the week to select a professional services firm that will develop a master plan for a future park on the…
by - July 29, 2024 6:32 pm
NWACC launches trail tech program
NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville recently opened enrollment for its new trail technician program. Classes for the 12-week program start Sept. 13. The program, which is completed over 12…
by - July 29, 2024 8:45 am
Crystal Bridges Museum names Susan Peacock as chief impact officer
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary in Bentonville announced Monday (July 29) the appointment of Susan Peacock as chief impact officer. With Crystal Bridges set to unveil…
by - July 25, 2024 7:49 pm
Sebastian County Quorum Court again rejects funds for Waterpark expansion
The Sebastian County Quorum Court in a special meeting Thursday (July 25) once again voted against funding its part of a slide expansion at Parrot Island Waterpark. The connected slide…
by - July 24, 2024 2:15 pm
Bass Reeves portrait to be on display in the Arkansas Capitol
Artists will soon be solicited to paint a portrait of Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves for display in the Arkansas Capitol building. Reeves will be the first African-American and first…
by - July 24, 2024 9:37 am
Stephens sponsors F1 Circuit Racing art exhibit at AMFA
The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA) announced Wednesday (July 24) a new art exhibit called Beyond the F1 Circuit: Artistry and Speed with Williams Racing on view from September…
by - July 23, 2024 4:19 pm
AQ Chicken House partners plan to open new store in 2025
Developers for the new AQ Chicken House in Springdale have submitted plans to the city for design and development review. The well-known restaurant closed March 18, 2023, but a Springdale family…
by - July 22, 2024 4:24 pm
7-story Hilton hotel with up to 230 rooms planned for Dickson St. in Fayetteville
According to a Monday (July 22) news release, a dual-branded Hilton hotel with up to 230 rooms will be built at the northwest corner of Dickson Street and West Avenue…
by - July 22, 2024 2:17 pm
CBID shifts efforts on downtown Fort Smith projects
Commissioners with the Fort Smith Central Business Improvement District (CBID) are rethinking projects to fund to improve downtown. Part of the plan shift could include lighting under the Garrison Avenue…
by - July 20, 2024 1:12 pm
FCRA approves trail funding, extends development time
The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority Board of Trustees on Thursday (July 18) agreed to put $25,000 toward trails connecting Chaffee Crossing to Greenwood. The money would support an effort by…
by - July 18, 2024 2:23 pm
CBID reviews downtown Fort Smith improvement efforts
The Fort Smith Central Business Improvement District (CBID) Commission is adjusting downtown Fort Smith improvement programs created with the help of revenue from an assessment on property in the district….
by - July 18, 2024 1:36 pm
New director, branding coming to 64.6 Downtown
There are changes coming to 64.6 Downtown with new leadership set to take over in the coming months. 64.6 Executive Director Talicia Richardson plans to step down to open a…