by - October 29, 2025 12:22 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors is set to vote Nov. 18 on an ordinance advanced by Director Christina Catsavis that she says will provide “guardrails” to help avoid another…
by - October 28, 2025 5:04 pm
Parrot Island Waterpark (PIWP) is estimated to have a net operating loss of $255,789 in 2025, thanks in large part to an unusual number of rain days. However, the park…
by - October 28, 2025 1:21 pm
The Invest Fort Smith 2025 event is set for Nov. 13 at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) Center for Economic Development in the Bakery District in downtown…
by - October 27, 2025 5:17 pm
Advanced manufacturing equipment to support workforce training has been installed at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS), the university announced Monday (Oct. 27). Equipment and installation was supported…
by - October 27, 2025 11:45 am
Fort Smith sales tax revenue in the September report showed better results with the city seeing increases of around 7% from the same time in 2024, even though revenue came…
by - October 26, 2025 1:23 pm
More than $35 million in planned street, bridge and drainage work in 2026 is one of the capital improvement plans the Fort Smith Board of Directors is set to review…
by - October 26, 2025 11:49 am
Fort Smith Director Kevin Settle is not backing away from his support of a Parrot Island Waterpark expansion even with news of budget-busting water slide installation costs. But he may…
by - October 25, 2025 10:13 am
Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. U.S. Attorney Nomination Crawford County Prosecuting Attorney Kevin Holmes has been nominated to the U.S. Attorney for the Western District…
by - October 24, 2025 8:34 pm
The city of Fort Smith on Friday (Oct. 24) announced organizational structure changes implemented Sept. 29. The changes, according to the city statement, were designed to “improve efficiency and customer…
by - October 23, 2025 12:22 pm
Denmark-based DSV is seeking to sell USA Truck – once a publicly-held company based in Van Buren – as part of its integration of German-based DB Schenker. DSV acquired Schenker…
by - October 22, 2025 5:29 pm
Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Patricia James said Wednesday (Oct. 22) that Gov. Sarah Sanders’ date for a special election in Senate District 26 violates the constitutional rights of residents…
by - October 22, 2025 11:20 am
Of the 43 applications received online for Fort Smith city administrator, eight have top municipal leadership experience. Of those, two have experience in a city the size of Fort Smith,…
by - October 21, 2025 8:52 pm
The water slides planned for Parrot Island Waterpark in Fort Smith that initially were to cost the city $2.1 million for acquisition and installation could now cost more than $6.3…
by - October 21, 2025 3:25 pm
Eric Garvin, who has been with the city of Fort Smith human resources department since 2018, has been named the city’s director of human resources. His first day on the…
by - October 21, 2025 12:09 pm
Fort Smith Public School District (FSPS) officials are considering consolidating more elementary schools — specifically Carnall and Spradling — in an effort to “right size” the district. The district established…
by - October 20, 2025 1:02 pm
Ashleigh Bachert and other supporters of a proposed indoor sports facility plan to soon renew the push for city of Fort Smith support of a facility they believe will be…
by - October 19, 2025 2:54 pm
Insurance agreements, a wash bay for trash trucks and other sanitation vehicles, and payment for more than $1.5 million in traffic signal work are part of a relatively light Fort…
by - October 18, 2025 9:00 am
Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. Election Information The Leadership Fort Smith Alumni Association is partnering with the Sebastian County Election Commission for a “Ballots &…
by - October 18, 2025 8:19 am
Josh Buchfink stepped into the role of Fort Smith’s public relations manager in 2023 without a day of public relations experience, but he believes 13 years of experience as a…
by - October 16, 2025 12:46 pm
Commissioners with the Central Business Improvement District (CBID) on Thursday (Oct. 16) approved a plan to support Main Street Fort Smith efforts that align with their goals of boosting business…
