Fort Smith

Womack: Aside from Ryan, leaders didn’t support two-year budget effort

U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, said the effort to create a two-year congressional budgeting process failed because it didn’t have the support of congressional leadership, because the threshold for passage…

Teacher recruitment to public schools selling all of Fort Smith

Fort Smith Public Schools is working with community leaders and the Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce to recruit teachers to the area. The district has a long-serving committee looking at…

USA Truck changes name to USAT Capacity Solutions

Van Buren-based carrier USA Truck has abbreviated its name and added two words: Capacity Solutions. The carrier announced Friday (Nov. 30) the change to “USAT Capacity Solutions” is a better…

Police initiative to build community trust making progress

The Fort Smith Police Department is making progress on a new “community first” initiative aimed at building a less confrontational, stronger relationship with residents of Fort Smith. Operation Community First…

First Tee of Fort Smith closing Dec. 1; hopeful for re-start with county help

The First Tee of Fort Smith is closing its doors. The organization posted on its Facebook page around noon Wednesday (Nov. 28) that it would close effective Dec. 1. The…

City directors updated on recycling lawsuit

The Fort Smith Board of Directors were updated on where the city stands in a recycling lawsuit and plans for the Gateway Park at the corner of Garrison and Rogers…

Fort Smith School Board votes to change teacher negotiation process

The Fort Smith Public Schools Board of Education voted during their regular meeting Monday (Nov. 26) to change the way the district negotiates with teachers regarding personnel policy and salaries….

Area homebuilding costs are on the rise

Though costs to build a home are on the rise both nationally and locally, Fort Smith homebuyers should not see the cost handed on to them anytime soon. Fort Smith…

Fort Smith board wants water deal with Barling resolved by March 1

The Fort Smith Board of Directors approved a resolution authorizing the city administrator and city attorney to initiate legal action to enforce minimum water usage by the City of Barling…

Cavanaugh Park dedicated, softball field named after ‘Ms. OG&E’

Cavanaugh Elementary School Principal Hank Needham celebrated the realization of a dream when the school hosted its dedication ceremony for Cavanaugh Park Tuesday (Nov. 20) afternoon. The park, located across…

CBID approves building demolition, hears about Small Business Saturday

A Garrison Avenue building constructed around 1900 is scheduled for the wrecking ball. The Fort Smith Central Business Improvement District (CBID) gave George Catsavis, acting as an agent for the…

Bill Neumeier, downtown Fort Smith business owner, music promoter, has died (Updated)

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with a statement from the Neumeier family. Bill Neumeier, a longtime downtown Fort Smith restaurant owner and promoter who helped launch the Peacemaker…

FCRA to assign suggested land prices to remaining property

The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) has set suggested land prices for Chaffee Crossing that will soon be available on the FCRA website for prospective buyers. While the land prices…

REVEL restaurant to open in The HUB, employ 15-20

A new dining experience is on its way to Fort Smith. REVEL, an upscale dining venue, is scheduled to open Aug. 1, 2019, in The HUB at Providence in the…

Questions raised about teacher negotiating policy with Fort Smith Public Schools

Fort Smith Public Schools may have to look at new way to negotiate with teachers regarding personnel policy and salaries. The policy now allows the district to negotiate with the…

Fort Smith may acquire 330 acres near downtown for trails

The Fort Smith Board of Directors agreed to consider the purchase of 330 acres from Kansas City Southern Railroad Company for soft surface trails. The Board on Tuesday (Nov. 13)…

‘Alternative’ instruction plan to help Fort Smith students avoid making up snow days

Fort Smith Public Schools has a plan that will allow students to avoid those dreaded snow day make up days at the end of the school year. Dr. Barry Owen,…

Gus’s to be newest restaurant in downtown Fort Smith

Garrison Avenue will welcome a new restaurant with the grand opening of Gus’s Bar and Grill Monday (Nov. 12) at 823 Garrison Ave., the former site of Saké Martini &…

First Security Bank formally opens for business in the Fort Smith metro

The first office in the Fort Smith metro for Searcy-based First Security Bank held its formal opening Thursday (Nov. 8) at its 720 Garrison Ave. location in downtown Fort Smith….