by - September 28, 2019 11:33 am
In a move to streamline management and provide better customer service, the city of Fort Smith has split the Department of Development Services into two departments. The move was made…
by - September 27, 2019 4:00 pm
City Heights Elementary School in Van Buren was one of two Arkansas schools named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education this year. “We recognize and…
by - September 27, 2019 3:53 pm
Following a nationwide search that yielded 28 applicants, City Administrator Carl Geffken announced Friday (Sept. 27) that Danny Baker will fill the vacancy left when former Chief Nathaniel Clark resigned…
by - September 26, 2019 6:02 pm
A group of community-minded citizens has started a new action group in Fort Smith – Fort Smith Forward. The group was formed as a “dynamic and diverse group united in…
by - September 26, 2019 5:22 pm
Travel and tourism business in the Fort Smith metro has rebounded in the first six months of 2019 compared with what was a down year in 2018. Hospitality tax revenue…
by - September 25, 2019 6:03 pm
The family of a former University of Arkansas at Fort Smith student basketball player who alleged race discrimination by a UAFS coach says they do not think the university has…
by - September 24, 2019 6:07 pm
In 2006, more than 1,000 gathered, chanting “Bring it home” in hopes of convincing those with the decision making powers to choose Fort Smith as the home of the U.S….
by - September 23, 2019 9:04 pm
It has been a great year for career education in Fort Smith Public Schools, Dr. Doug Brubaker, superintendent, told the FSPS Board of Education at its regular meeting Monday night…
by - September 23, 2019 2:45 pm
Regional mayors joined in a panel discussion on collaborating to improve the Fort Smith metro, including doing more to improve regional infrastructure. The discussion was part of the second annual…
by - September 22, 2019 2:03 pm
The Arkansas Military Veterans’ Hall of Fame (AMVHOF) has named 15 Arkansas Veterans to its 2019 class, with three from Fort Smith. Ten Inductees will be recognized for valor and…
by - September 20, 2019 5:02 pm
Don Tankersley, an owner and former CEO of Van Buren-based White Dairy Ice Cream and Tankersley Foods, has pleaded guilty to two counts of tax fraud and faces up to…
by - September 19, 2019 9:17 pm
A panel of developers and business owners who have been there, done that shared Thursday (Sept. 19) the experience and advice on how to invest, develop or operate a business…
by - September 19, 2019 3:22 pm
Artists, arts organizations and community leaders will have a chance to learn about the importance of the arts to their communities at ArtLinks 2019, according to Jess Anthony, grant programs…
by - September 18, 2019 5:38 pm
A new University of Arkansas at Fort Smith policy to drop students for nonpayment is meant to help students and their financial health, not to penalize anyone. Dr. Terisa Riley,…
by - September 18, 2019 10:28 am
A public forum to address inclusion and diversity at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith in response to alleged discrimination by the university’s basketball coach discussed steps needed at…
by - September 17, 2019 6:13 pm
Fort Smith attorney and judicial candidate Michael Pierce filed a lawsuit in Sebastian County Circuit Court challenging the residency qualification of Judge Claire Borengasser. Pierce is running for Fort Smith…
by - September 16, 2019 4:09 pm
The three final candidates for the Fort Smith Police Chief went through rounds of panel interviews Monday (Sept. 16) as the search for a chief moved one step closer to…
by - September 16, 2019 4:02 pm
Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Berry announced Monday (Sept. 16) his bid as a Republican for Arkansas Representative District 82 that includes parts of Crawford, Franklin, and Madison Counties. Rep. Sarah…
by - September 13, 2019 12:42 pm
Shipping, banking, medicine and beer are categories producing honorees in the inaugural Talk Business & Politics Western Arkansas Business of the Year award program. Talk Business & Politics is launching…
by - September 12, 2019 7:18 pm
A goal of Talicia Richardson is to not only foster near-term growth and improvements in downtown Fort Smith, but include a “sustainability” focus so the momentum of recent years continues….
