by - April 15, 2021 5:24 pm
A federal grant will allow the Fort Smith Police Department to take another step to help those suffering from addiction and mental health issues. FSPD has received just over $43,000…
by - April 15, 2021 5:12 pm
The recently announced restructuring of University of Arkansas at Fort Smith’s organization structure means bringing to an end the school’s 39 year tradition of the Season of Entertainment. In response…
by - April 14, 2021 5:14 pm
Funding for the city of Fort Smith’s new lease of the Blue Lion facility will be split among five city funds with the city’s water and sewer operating fund providing…
by - April 14, 2021 3:39 pm
Fort Smith-based businessman Steve Clark has expanded his downtown Fort Smith property footprint with an estimated $4 million planned investment in two properties adjacent to the Propak Corp. headquarters building…
by - April 12, 2021 6:09 pm
The dream of having an inland port and intermodal facility in Crawford County is a step closer to becoming reality with work completed on both an environmental assessment and design…
by - April 12, 2021 3:23 pm
In response to a loss of sales tax revenue, the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will realign its organizational structure beginning July 1 that will result in $1.69 million…
by - April 11, 2021 5:11 pm
Mercy doctors in Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas recently began utilizing the Savi Scout, a device that eliminates the need for wires and a preoperative procedure for patients undergoing lumpectomies…
by - April 8, 2021 8:35 pm
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDot) is considering moving the on and off ramp of eastbound Interstate 40 at the Highway 59 exit in Van Buren and adding a roundabout…
by - April 7, 2021 5:04 pm
With $8 million still needed before production of the museum experience can start, the U.S. Marshals Museum Foundation has enlisted the help of national fundraising consulting firm Bentz Whaley Flessner…
by - April 7, 2021 1:28 pm
Little Rock-based IT services firm The Computer Hut (TCH) has acquired Pinnacle IT Services of Fort Smith. The companies did not disclose financial terms. The deal is effective May 1….
by - April 6, 2021 7:27 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors on Tuesday (April 6) approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas wherein they would assume…
by - April 6, 2021 4:14 pm
Former Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James and a defense industry lobbyist with ties to Fort Smith believe a decision to locate a pilot training center for the U.S. military’s…
by - April 5, 2021 3:28 pm
The Levitt AMP Fort Smith Music Series originally planned for summer 2020 will kick off May 13, allowing music lovers the chance to experience a diverse roster of music in…
by - April 5, 2021 8:15 am
Arvest Bank kicked off its 11th annual Million Meals campaign Monday (April 5), and it will continue through May 29. The campaign’s goal is to provide at least one million…
by - April 1, 2021 5:34 pm
City officials in the Fort Smith metro are not calling for municipal mask mandates but are encouraging citizens to wear face masks and follow other health care guidelines designed to…
by - April 1, 2021 2:14 pm
Building activity in the Fort Smith region dropped in March bringing the total for the first quarter in at more than 38% lower than the first quarter of 2020. Fort…
by - March 30, 2021 8:49 pm
Longtime weatherman and television personality Garrett Lewis announced Tuesday (March 30) plans to leave his job as chief meteorologist at CBS affiliate KFSM-TV. His forecasted last day forecasting is July…
by - March 30, 2021 3:04 pm
Fort Smith Regional Airport will use a $2.02 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for infrastructure improvements, including runway rehabilitation and enhancement. U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers,…
by - March 30, 2021 12:27 pm
Tyson Foods is partnering with the United Way of Northwest Arkansas and United Way of Fort Smith Area for the third year to provide full-time college students with paid summer…
by - March 29, 2021 7:28 pm
With Gov. Asa Hutchinson expected to soon lift the statewide mask mandate in effect as part of COVID-19 precautions, Fort Smith Public Schools has decided to leave their mandate in…
