Fort Smith

Area tourism sector off to good start

The area hospitality sector is off to a better start in 2011, with hospitality tax collections during the first quarter up in Fort Smith and Van Buren. For the first…

Committee says Circuit Clerk Ken Blevins sexually harassed employees

A three member Sebastian County grievance committee ruled Thursday afternoon that Circuit Clerk Ken Blevins sexually harassed office employees and created a hostile work environment. But the ruling is hollow…

kiddy kamp- m is for mammals ages 4-7

Bring your little ones out for a two hour mini-day camp. We have several fun activities planned. A responsible adult is required to stay on the premises. Advanced…

youth outdoor photography ages 11-16

Become a professional photographer in training, with a focus on outdoor photography. Bring your own camera, or use one of ours! Advanced Registration is required (479)-452-3993. …

youth outdoor photography ages 6-10

Become a professional photographer in training, with a focus on outdoor photography. Bring your own camera, or use one of ours! Advanced Registration is required (479)-452-3993.

youth outdoor photography ages 11-16

Become a professional photographer in training, with a focus on outdoor photography. Bring your own camera, or use one of ours! Advanced Registration is required (479)-452-3993.

youth outdoor photography ages 6-10

Become a professional photographer in training, with a focus on outdoor photography. Bring your own camera, or use one of ours! Advanced Registration is required (479)-452-3993.

bottle bird feeder

Recycle an old soda bottle by turning it into a snack shack for our feathered friends. You don’t need to know your way around a toolbox to assemble this…

sketching with colored pencils ages 9 and up

Take your sketches to the next level and observe nature more closely. Advanced Registration is required (479)-452-3993.

kiddy kamp- s is for snakes ages 4-7

Bring your little ones out for a two hour mini-day camp. We have several fun activities planned. A responsible adult is required to stay on the premises. Advanced…

wildlife tempera painting ages 6-10

Enjoy nature and wildlife as we come up with crazy painting techniques and share skills to make one-of-kind art that everyone gets to take home. Advanced Registration is…

watercolor journal books ages 10-13

Make a mini-journal to capture your outside adventures this summer. You will us watercolors to create the covers of your journal. Advanced Registration is required (479)-452-3993.

watercolor journal books ages 6-9

Make a mini-journal to capture your outside adventures this summer. You will us watercolors to create the covers of your journal. Advanced Registration is required (479)-452-3993.

night sky on the arkansas river

The staff will take the AGFC education barge out on the Arkansas River for an evening of viewing the night sky. Space is limited. Advanced Registration is required (479)-452-3993.

kiddy kamp- t is for trees ages 4-7

Bring your little ones out for a two hour mini-day camp. We have several fun activities planned. A responsible adult is required to stay on the premises. Advanced Registration…

Adam & Eats: Goody’s Frozen Yogurt

With 16 different flavors and 26 varieties of add-ons, Adam says a flavorful masterpiece is easy to create.

Pernod Ricard receives Arkansas trade award

The Pernod Ricard USA plant in Fort Smith (formerly Hiram Walker) was one of four company recognized Thursday (May 12) with the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Global Trade. This…

UA researcher: Legalize and regulate prostitution

A University of Arkansas study suggests educated, affluent women are making “rational” choices to become prostitutes, and governments should reconsider prostitution policies. Jennifer Hafer, a doctoral student in the Graduate…

Analysis: Automation delays sanitation rate increase

An internal analysis of Fort Smith’s automated trash collection service indicates the about $2.9 million spent on the program since 2006 is proving beneficial for citizens and sanitation employees. Baridi…