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Businessman Don Tankersley faces up to six years in prison for tax fraud

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…

Summit panel discusses operating in downtown Fort Smith, need for more retail

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…

Statewide ArtLinks conference to offer focus on economic contribution of the arts

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…

UAFS Board of Visitors hear about new student drop policy

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,…

White privilege, sensitivity training and apologies discussed at UAFS forum

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…

Suit filed challenging residency qualifications of Judge Borengasser

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…

Fort Smith police chief candidates meet with public, city officials

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…

Retired Gen. Berry to seek District 82 House seat

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…

Western Arkansas Business of the Year awards announced, inaugural event set for Oct. 1

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…

64.6 director seeks focus on ‘sustainability,’ hopes for a new brand for the city

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….

Methodist Village expansion to continue with fall campaign goal of $15 million

In an effort to meet all the needs of its residents, Methodist Village Senior Living has added to its repertoire of services offered. In April, the facility, which has been…

UAFS investigation finds no evidence of race discrimination alleged against basketball coach

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith equal employment opportunity (EEO) officer did not find substantial evidence of race discrimination in an incident that has blown up social media over…

Grant to help build trails connecting Fort Smith to Arkansas Colleges of Health Education

Trails are coming to the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education campus thanks to a grant from the Arkansas Department of Transportation. The college received a $216,000 grant from ARDOT’s Transportation…

Fort Smith officials stress importance of accurate Census count

With the 2020 United States Census coming after the first of the year, the Fort Smith Board of Directors wants to make certain everyone in Fort Smith is properly counted….

Artists from Spain, Mexico and London to be part of The Unexpected

The Unexpected will return to Fort Smith in mid-October, once again bringing contemporary art in the form of murals, music and poetry. The event could be followed by a dedication…

Fort Smith Regional Airport traffic up more than 4% through August

Traffic gains out of the Fort Smith Regional Airport continue to grow, with the tally up 4.6% for the first eight months of the year compared to a 4% gain…

Spradling Elementary home for interns in new UAFS program, first of its kind in Arkansas

Fort Smith Public Schools and the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith are paving the way in Arkansas in teacher “real-life” education. FSPS received a waiver from the State Board…

Discussion among regional mayors part of second annual Invest Fort Smith event

A panel discussion with regional mayors will be part of the second annual Invest Fort Smith summit set for Sept. 19, according to 64.6 Downtown Executive Director Talicia Richardson. Richardson…

August building permit values up 4% in the region, down more than 15% year-to-date

Building activity in Fort Smith, Van Buren and Greenwood totaled an impressive $28.115 million in August, a 62% increase from July’s $17.348 million and a 4% increase from the $27.053…

Most Fort Smith Directors not concerned about top departures, focused on finding the ‘best people’

Fort Smith city directors say there is no one reason to blame for the city looking at vacancies in head offices of five city departments, with one director saying it…

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