by - March 13, 2026 10:28 am
The U.S. Marshals Museum on Thursday (March 12) announced a national fundraising campaign with a goal of at least $24 million. The core of the campaign is a dollar-for-dollar $12…
by - March 12, 2026 6:30 pm
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill on Thursday (March 12) evening said he is not running for reelection after two terms in office. McGill made the announcement as part of his…
by - March 12, 2026 2:18 pm
Rising demand for primary care services and the need to expand a medical residency program in collaboration with the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) were the primary reasons for…
by - March 11, 2026 5:37 pm
Fort Smith Director Lee Kemp is not overly concerned that an announced push to seek a change in Fort Smith’s form of government will have a negative impact on the…
by - March 10, 2026 8:28 pm
The Fort Smith metro economy is stable, with job growth seen in health care and tourism sectors, but relatively “weak” population growth restricts the size of the available regional workforce…
by - March 10, 2026 6:14 pm
The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal hosted its third annual Northwest Arkansas Outstanding Business Awards luncheon on Tuesday (March 10) in Springdale. About 250 people attended the event sponsored by Arvest…
by - March 10, 2026 9:37 am
Editor’s note: This is the second story in a series addressing identified Fort Smith water system replacement and repair needs with cost estimates that approach $600 million. Link here for…
by - March 9, 2026 6:15 pm
With a regional job numbers report, possible Parrot Island Waterpark slides and management changes, and a homeless ordinance discussion, Tuesday’s (March 10) study session of the Fort Smith Board of…
by - March 9, 2026 3:41 pm
Top U.S. Air Force (USAF) leaders were at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith on Sunday and Monday (March 8-9) to receive briefings on foreign military pilot training…
by - March 9, 2026 3:00 pm
An employee-owned company, Harps Food Stores is a regional grocer serving communities in six states including Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Oklahoma. Harvard and Floy Harp founded the company…
by - March 9, 2026 1:30 pm
Founded in 2006 in Fort Smith by dermatologists Drs. Brad and Sandy Johnson, Johnson Dermatology was established to bring the highest standard of dermatologic care to Brad Johnson’s hometown. Sandy…
by - March 9, 2026 10:26 am
A gathering of small business owners turned into a recitation of frustrations about working with the city of Fort Smith to expand operations, especially if it involves a building renovation….
by - March 8, 2026 12:00 pm
Kyle Parker has built multiple businesses and organizations from the ground up with a focus on increasing access, such as to health care or legal documents. The Fort Smith native’s…
by - March 8, 2026 12:00 pm
We’ve kicked off 2026 with a bang, and it’s time to recognize some outstanding businesses in our community through our annual Northwest Arkansas Outstanding Business Awards, presented by Arvest Bank….
by - March 7, 2026 10:53 am
Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. ‘HerStory’ at the Museum The Fort Smith Museum of History is hosting “History Alive HerStory” as part of Women’s History…
by - March 6, 2026 4:30 pm
An early look at ArcBest’s first quarter activity suggests that too much capacity and not enough demand continues to result in freight-sector “softness” being a challenge for the Fort Smith-based…
by - March 6, 2026 12:54 pm
From the “You don’t know until you ask” category, the city of Fort Smith is one of 16 finalists in a challenge that could result in a 12-foot-diameter tunnel built…
by - March 5, 2026 6:22 pm
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith wants to provide almost $3 million in scholarships through its “Lion’s Share” program, but prospective students must submit applications online by June 1….
by - March 5, 2026 11:48 am
Building activity in the Fort Smith metro area rebounded in February. Permit values in Fort Smith, Greenwood, and Van Buren totaled $25.078 million in February, 81.6% higher than $1.81 million…
by - March 4, 2026 12:38 pm
The downtown Fort Smith St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl will have a bit of thunder this year. Fort Smith natives Isaiah Joe and Jaylin Williams, members of the Oklahoma City…
