Former Southside softball standout finishes college career at South Dakota State
Madi Conklin is ready to turn the page on the next phase of her life after finishing her career as a college softball player. At the same time, Conklin admits…
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Fort Smith airport traffic numbers up in May, TSA precheck event planned
Traffic at the Fort Smith Regional Airport was up in May, but is down almost 3% in the first five months of 2025. Enplanements at the airport have yet to…
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US Supreme Court ruling blocks nationwide injunctions in birthright citizenship issue
A federal district court can’t issue nationwide injunctions blocking executive branch actions, according to an opinion issued Friday (June 27) by the U.S. Supreme Court. The opinion, praised by the…
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Arkansas GDP up 0.8% in the first quarter, ranks 5th in the nation
Arkansas’ real gross domestic product (GDP) was 0.8% in the first quarter, ranking the state fifth for growth among the 50 states. Personal income grew at an annual rate of…
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Fort Smith officials surprised by drop in May sales tax revenue
Fort Smith city administration is a bit worried and confused by lower than anticipated sales tax revenue in the May report, and plans to seek more information from state officials…
by - June 26, 2025 6:52 pm
Water well testing authorized at planned prison site in Franklin County
The Arkansas Board of Corrections (BOC) on Thursday (June 26) voted to authorize up to $50,000 to conduct testing for water well testing at a proposed prison site in Franklin…
by - June 26, 2025 5:19 pm
First-quarter 2025 GDP down more than initial estimate
First quarter U.S. economic growth declined more than initially estimated, with an increase in imports and a decline in government spending pushing activity lower, according to Thursday’s (June 26) report…
by - June 26, 2025 4:43 pm
Economist: Trucking sector turnaround not likely in 2025
The freight and logistics industry has been in a recession more than two years with excess capacity and weaker demand driving rates lower. The negative factors aren’t likely to soon…
by - June 26, 2025 3:11 pm
Bale family donates $1 million to Arkansas Children’s
Arkansas Children’s announced the creation of the Bale Family Endowed Chair in Pediatric Interventional Radiology honoring Drs. Joanna and Robert Seibert, made possible by a $1 million gift by the…
by - June 26, 2025 10:55 am
Arkansas Food Hall of Fame finalists unveiled
The 2025 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame finalists were announced on Thursday (June 26). Launched in 2016 by the Division of Arkansas Heritage, the program celebrates Arkansas’ unique culinary heritage…
by - June 26, 2025 10:03 am
Lyon College School of Dental Medicine selects inaugural class
For the first time ever, an Arkansas school has a class of students on their path to become dentists. The Lyon College School of Dental Medicine has officially announced its…
by - June 26, 2025 8:13 am
Thomas King
Thomas King, born on June 23, 2025, in Van Buren, was a beloved member of the community. He is survived by his loving family, including his spouse and children. The…
by - June 26, 2025 1:04 am
AG Griffin: Arkansas’ share of Purdue Pharma settlement $44.5 million
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced Wednesday (June 25) Arkansas’ portion of the recent $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family for their role in the proliferation…
by - June 25, 2025 6:22 pm
Mark Anthony French
Mark Anthony French, beloved son of Edward French and Estelle French, passed away June 17, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Services are entrusted to Lewis Funeral Chapel. To send flowers…
by - June 25, 2025 3:59 pm
Kaye Marie (Robinson) Fuller
Kaye Marie (Robinson) Fuller, lovingly known as “Nana,” passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, at the age of 65, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Born on July 27, 1959, in…
by - June 25, 2025 3:58 pm
Howard Silas Bailey
Howard Silas Bailey, age 84, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025 at Brooken Hill Health & Rehabilitation in Fort Smith, AR. Howard was born in Marshall, North Carolina where…
by - June 25, 2025 3:58 pm
Dale Hibner
Dale Hibner, age 77 passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025. A graveside service for Dale will be held Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Fort Smith National…
by - June 25, 2025 3:56 pm
Murlene Cousins
Murlene Janine Nelson Cousins was born November 28, 1937 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Harold and Clara Nelson. She came into the world just after Midnight so she could be born…
by - June 25, 2025 3:56 pm
Benny Roam
Benny Roam, age 66, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025. No services are scheduled at this time. Receive a notification when services are updated.
by - June 25, 2025 3:55 pm
Judith Tanner
Judith Ann Griffin Tanner, 86, of Fort Smith, passed away at home with her family on June 24th, 2025. She was born February 10th, 1939, in Rawlins, Wyoming, to Joseph…
by - June 25, 2025 3:55 pm