by - November 22, 2021 5:30 pm
New Fort Smith Airbnb host receives top ranking in Arkansas
A Fort Smith resident has taken the lead as the No. 1 top new Airbnb host in Arkansas for 2021. Cathy O’Hern of Fort Smith entered into the Airbnb market…
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by - November 18, 2021 5:29 pm
Baptist Health key to CBID downtown Fort Smith assessment plan
With Baptist Health-Fort Smith unwilling to sign a petition, the possibility of an assessment to fund operation, maintenance and repair and improvements within the Fort Smith Central Business District (CBID)…
by - November 17, 2021 5:01 pm
Quorum Court redistricting approved by Sebastian County Election Commission
The Sebastian County Election Commission unanimously agreed Wednesday (Nov. 17) on a map outlining the new zones for the Sebastian County Quorum Court though where that map was created is…
by - November 16, 2021 8:25 pm
Fort Smith Board approves sales tax election date, amended Fianna Hills development
The Fort Smith Board of Directors passed ordinances at its regular meeting Tuesday night (Nov. 16) that set a special election Feb. 8 for the continuation of a city sales…
by - November 15, 2021 6:36 pm
Sebastian County officials remain mum on who crafted quorum court redistricting map
Questions raised Nov. 9 about the origins of a map outlining new zones for the Sebastian County Quorum Court remain unanswered, with the Sebastian County deputy clerk unwilling to discuss…
by - November 15, 2021 3:02 pm
UAFS hires Boreham Library administrator
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith announced Monday (Nov. 15) that Jason Byrd of New York will head the university’s Boreham Library beginning Jan. 18. At UAFS, the library…
by - November 10, 2021 5:16 pm
Fort Smith indoor sports facility feasibility study could be ready by February
An indoor sports facility could be a huge economic boost for the city of Fort Smith, but the prospect would come with a hefty price tag. Bill Krueger, principal of…
by - November 9, 2021 6:03 pm
Sebastian County Quorum Court redistricting raises questions about a proposed map
A map has been drawn outlining proposed new zones for the Sebastian County Quorum Court, but no one will admit to who drew the map, and Election Commission Chairman David…
by - November 9, 2021 6:01 pm
Opponents emerge in new Arkansas House District 49 that includes parts of Fort Smith
Rep. Jay Richardson, D-Fort Smith, will have at least one opponent in his re-election bid for the new Arkansas House District 49, which includes northern and eastern parts of Fort…
by - November 8, 2021 1:50 pm
Marshals Museum moving closer to enough funds to build exhibits, galleries
The Fort Smith-based U.S. Marshals Museum has received an influx of contributions in the wake of a $5 million matching gift that was announced over the summer, meaning production of…
by - November 7, 2021 10:14 am
Indoor sports facility consultant to meet with Fort Smith Board, other community officials
The Fort Smith Board of Directors on Tuesday (Nov. 9) will hear from officials with Minneapolis-based Conventions, Sports & Leisure about a feasibility study for an indoor sports facility. After…
by - November 4, 2021 5:10 pm
Boyd Metals acquired in $110 million deal by Russel Metals
Fort Smith-based Boyd Metals is being acquired by Toronto, Canada-based Russel Metals in a $110 million deal. Russel Metals, a publicly held company (TSX: RUS) traded on the Toronto Stock…
by - November 4, 2021 12:48 pm
Building permit values up more than 20% in Fort Smith metro through October
Building activity in the Fort Smith metro area exploded in October with permitted values up almost 250% from October 2020. The area’s three biggest cities reported $38.48 million in October…
by - November 3, 2021 5:07 pm
Grand Jury issues indictment against Lavaca man for COVID testing fraud scheme
A federal grand jury in the Western District of Arkansas had indicted Billy Joe Taylor of Lavaca with health care fraud in connection with over $100 million dollars in false…
by - November 3, 2021 1:10 pm
Southside graduate visits D.C. to push for cancer research; meets former British prime minister
U.S. Air Force Academy cadet Madison Marsh was in Washington, D.C., Tuesday (Nov. 2) as part of her family’s ongoing effort to push for more pancreatic cancer research and funding….
by - November 2, 2021 7:24 pm
Higher electric costs require $250,000 adjustment to Fort Smith city budget
Extreme winter weather in February is still causing Fort Smith a headache. The Fort Smith Board of Directors approved an ordinance Tuesday (Nov. 2) to increase the Water and Sewer…
by - November 2, 2021 12:07 pm
ArcBest quarterly revenue tops $1 billion for first time
For the first time in ArcBest’s 98-year history, the Fort Smith-based shipping and logistics company topped $1 billion in quarterly revenue. Third-quarter revenue was $1.016 billion, up 27.9% compared with…
by - November 1, 2021 5:04 pm
Process still slow on gathering signatures for downtown Fort Smith assessment
The process of gathering the needed signatures on a petition for property assessment for operation, maintenance and repair and improvements within the Fort Smith Central Business District is proving to…
by - October 28, 2021 6:24 pm
Salads and salad dressing part of the day at Fairview Elementary in Fort Smith
Sweet – and sour – memories were made and lessons learned with kindergarten students at Fairview Elementary School in Fort Smith when they celebrated their first harvest Thursday (Oct. 28)….
by - October 28, 2021 6:08 pm
USA Truck third quarter net income up 109.7%; revenue up 27.6%
A clear indication of rising demand for global shipping logistics can be found in the more than 80% revenue gain in the first three quarters of 2021 with USA Truck’s…