by - December 9, 2018 10:43 am
Baptist Health CEO Troy Wells said his hospital system’s acquisition of two campuses in the Fort Smith region was tricky due to negotiations with a publicly-traded company, but he expects…
by - December 7, 2018 6:56 pm
The U.S. Marshals Museum will go before the Fort Smith board of directors Tuesday (Dec. 11) to ask for a special election to ask the voters for a one-time, non-renewable,…
by - December 7, 2018 3:29 pm
Fort Smith business leaders heard Friday morning (Dec. 7) that the four Ts —- teachers, taxes, transportation and transformation — will be the main focus when the Arkansas General Assembly…
by - December 6, 2018 5:30 pm
Steve Clark, chief executive officer of Fort Smith’s Propak Corp. and founder of 64.6 Downtown, was selected as a recipient of the 2019 Governor’s Arts Award. Clark will be awarded…
by - December 6, 2018 4:52 pm
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith and the Arkansas National Guard will partner to take the university’s unmanned aerial systems program to the next level. “The agreement will allow…
by - December 5, 2018 8:57 pm
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is looking to rebrand their 20-year-old Western Arkansas Technical Center (WATC) program. Dr. Georgia Hale, UAFS provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs,…
by - December 5, 2018 1:41 am
Early Monday (Dec. 3) evening, Fort Smith resident Liz Berry Armstrong posted on the Fort Smith Residents Forum on Facebook: “Looks like Fort Smith Communication’s Director needs a good dose…
by - December 4, 2018 10:39 pm
Fort Smith City Director Tracy Pennartz gave the Fort Smith Police Department a $500 personal donation at the end of the regular meeting of the Fort Smith Board of Directors…
by - December 3, 2018 8:48 pm
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…
by - December 1, 2018 12:03 am
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…
by - November 30, 2018 12:25 pm
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…
by - November 29, 2018 7:46 pm
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…
by - November 28, 2018 7:26 pm
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…
by - November 27, 2018 3:43 pm
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…
by - November 26, 2018 9:47 pm
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….
by - November 21, 2018 1:04 pm
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…
by - November 20, 2018 10:30 pm
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…
by - November 20, 2018 4:52 pm
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…
by - November 20, 2018 3:19 pm
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…
by - November 19, 2018 3:42 pm
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…
