by - November 29, 2023 12:25 pm
Fort Smith metro home sales are down more than 16% through October compared with the same period in 2022, and are well below the record pace in 2021. The average…
by - November 28, 2023 4:49 pm
Baptist Health-Fort Smith is growing fruits and vegetables in a new rooftop garden in hopes of addressing food insecurity among its patients. It’s the first of its kind in Arkansas,…
by - November 27, 2023 5:06 pm
For the first time all year, Fort Smith’s share of the Sebastian County 1% sales tax was down when compared to last year’s numbers, according to the September sales tax…
by - November 27, 2023 11:04 am
The Fort Smith Police Department has proposed a capital improvement plan (CIP) that includes $23.61 million in spending over the next five years on technology, mobility, facilities and sworn personnel….
by - November 21, 2023 12:42 pm
Russellville-based Arkansas Tech University and Fort Smith-based Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) have signed an agreement that creates a “pathway” for ATU graduates to continue their studies at ACHE….
by - November 20, 2023 9:23 am
The proposed wastewater non-consent decree 10-year capital improvement plan (CIP) for the Fort Smith Utility Department includes large maintenance projects, system upgrades and required projects with a price tag of…
by - November 16, 2023 4:44 pm
Riverfront RV Resort on Riverfront Drive is the newest attraction to open along the Arkansas River in Fort Smith. At the resort’s dedication Thursday (Nov. 16), Rick Griffin said the…
by - November 15, 2023 9:35 am
The Crawford County Library System Board of Directors interviewed two finalists for the position of executive director in an executive session during its board meeting Tuesday (Nov. 14) but decided…
by - November 14, 2023 1:00 pm
Arkansas’ Charter Authorizing Panel approved the charter school application for the Institute for the Creative Arts at its meeting Tuesday (Nov. 14) opening the door for Arkansas’ first performing and…
by - November 14, 2023 10:55 am
Safety options under review by the Fort Smith Public Schools administration include artificial intelligence, metal detector systems, weapon detection systems, and weapon detecting canines. Those options and a school safety…
by - November 14, 2023 8:02 am
Northwest Arkansas and Fort Smith metro hospitals recently expanded their work to improve maternal health outcomes during pregnancy and postpartum. According to the most recent statistics assembled from 2018-2020, Arkansas…
by - November 13, 2023 4:37 pm
State Sen. Clint Penzo, R-Springdale, said Monday (Nov. 13) he will run for the GOP nomination for Arkansas’ 3rd Congressional District, taking on incumbent U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers. Penzo,…
by - November 13, 2023 1:48 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors has approved halting the collection of parking meter charges in downtown Fort Smith until March 31. The city traditionally waives such collections through the…
by - November 10, 2023 10:20 am
Downtown Fort Smith has “incredible bones,” and a corporate headquarters building in the area would build on recent momentum. But business and civic leaders need to do all they can…
by - November 9, 2023 9:07 pm
The application for the Institute for the Creative Arts, a new charter school to be located along the Arkansas River in downtown Fort Smith, is on the agenda for consideration…
by - November 9, 2023 12:56 pm
The newly formed Mid America League has selected Fort Smith as one of six team locations expected to play ball in May 2024. A Fort Smith team owner or owner…
by - November 8, 2023 5:33 pm
The Fort Smith Utility Department has prepared a consent decree capital improvement plan (CIP) calling for spending $428.068 million over a 12 year period in order to comply with a…
by - November 7, 2023 7:19 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors on Tuesday (Nov. 7) approved a five year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the Fort Smith Fire Department with $3.385 million in estimated budgeted…
by - November 7, 2023 5:24 pm
Family and friends of the late Jim Walcott gathered Tuesday (Nov. 7) to rename the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Family Enterprise Center (FEC) after Walcott. Renaming was supported…
by - November 6, 2023 4:52 pm
Downtown Fort Smith will soon have a new dining option with the planned Nov. 14 opening of Prima Italia at 720 Garrison Ave. – inside the building that was once…
