by - February 26, 2026 2:04 pm
Main Street Fort Smith is about to embark on a downtown small business incubator program that Amanda Hager says has worked in other communities and hopes will create a market-proven…
by - February 7, 2026 12:03 pm
Main Street Fort Smith on Friday (Feb. 6) announced the recipients of $16,000 in grants directed toward downtown structural improvements that “strengthen safety, preservation, and visual appeal in the heart…
by - February 3, 2026 7:28 pm
A discussion Tuesday (Feb. 3) during the Fort Smith Board of Directors meeting about funding Main Street Fort Smith turned into somewhat of a brag fest about the nonprofit’s ongoing…
by - January 21, 2026 4:24 pm
Renewal of an agreement between the city of Fort Smith and Main Street Fort Smith is on pause, with the Fort Smith Board of Directors set to review a $150,000…
by - January 8, 2026 3:36 pm
Input from almost 1,200 survey responses point to a desire for more downtown Fort Smith music and events. The results also give Main Street Fort Smith goals to pursue and…
by - September 29, 2025 12:53 pm
Main Street Fort Smith plans to provide up to $15,000 through a mini-grant program to help downtown business and property owners pay for certain property improvements. Matching grants will range…
by - September 18, 2025 5:14 pm
Members of the Central Business Improvement District (CBID) are considering a plan proposed by Main Street Fort Smith to hire a grants specialist to help with funding for projects and…
by - July 15, 2025 10:23 am
Amanda Hagar said when being named executive director of Main Street Fort Smith in July 2024 she wanted to learn more about opportunities within the downtown area and what visitors…
by - May 22, 2025 10:42 am
It’s been almost a year since Amanda Hager was named executive director of Main Street Fort Smith, formerly 64.6 Downtown. As the new director, she ushered in new branding and…
by - August 28, 2024 3:57 pm
Main Street Fort Smith is working to bring a unique art activation to connect historic areas in downtown Fort Smith, but it needs the right artist to make it happen….
