FORT SMITH -- Federal and state authorities issued the city's consent decree before any damage was assessed -- and far underestimated how much the city would h…
City sales taxes continue to exceed totals from 2020 -- a year that itself exceeded expectations.
Federal money improves local cattle operations even if the dollars don't flow straight into the ranchers' pockets, a River Valley farmer recently said.
Less than a year into its operations in the city, Hytrol is expanding its operations and adding jobs.
City sales taxes continue to exceed totals from 2020 -- a year that itself exceeded expectations.
FORT SMITH -- Federal reimbursements from flood damage are on their way, according to the city of Fort Smith's consultants.
Federal reimbursements from flood damage are on their way, according to the city's consultants.
The city is no longer second-largest in the Arkansas, but leaders believe it's primed to grow much faster over the next decade.
The city's consent decree is far more demanding financially than originally anticipated.
Fort Chaffee will not be used at this time to house Afghan refugees.
FORT SMITH -- Fort Chaffee will not be used at this time to house Afghan refugees.
Fort Chaffee will not be used at this time to house Afghan refugees.
Fort Chaffee is being considered to house Afghan refugees.
FORT SMITH -- Fort Chaffee is being considered to house Afghan refugees.
FORT SMITH -- Fort Chaffee is being inspected to house Afghan refugees, according to the office of U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark.
FORT SMITH -- Fort Chaffee is being considered to house Afghan refugees.
Except for Charleston in Franklin County, every city in Logan, Franklin and Scott counties with more than 1,000 residents lost population from 2010 to 2020.
FORT SMITH -- University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is following the same covid-19 rules as the rest of the UA system and providing opportunities for students to g…
City directors have postponed a decision on putting forward nearly $2.2 million toward utility infrastructure to support a riverfront park for recreational veh…
Events, entertainment and beer are slated to complement amusement park features that have stood on the city riverfront for more than a decade.
Directors on Tuesday night postponed a decision on putting forward nearly $2.2 million toward utility infrastructure to support an RV park on the riverfront.
City officials are weighing how -- and if -- to replace two failing water filters responsible for treating sewage for about a third of Fort Smith.
Bob Mitchell waited 77 years to know where his brother is.
School staff who responded to a poll are mostly in favor of the School Board deciding if they're required to wear masks to mitigate the spread of covid-19 -- a…
The city's first film festival is slated to kick off today, bringing with it a host of films from all over the world.
School staff who responded to a poll are mostly in favor of the School Board deciding if they're required to wear masks to mitigate the spread of covid-19 -- a…
Central Business Improvement District and city officials on Wednesday night fielded questions about a proposed property assessment -- specifically, if the prog…
Franklin County Sheriff Anthony Boen was convicted Monday of twice using unreasonable force against detainees.
FORT SMITH -- Franklin County Sheriff Anthony Boen has been found guilty of two of three federal accusations of unreasonable force against detainees.
FORT SMITH -- Franklin County Sheriff Anthony Boen has been found guilty of two of three federal accusations of unreasonable force against detainees.
FORT SMITH -- The message from the city's two hospitals is consistent: Residents of Sebastian and Crawford counties need to get the covid-19 vaccine to protect…
FORT SMITH -- The city is approved to allocate $335,682 in CARES Act money among three nonprofit organizations within its boundaries.
FORT SMITH -- City directors Tuesday approved a previously nixed development on the corner of Old Greenwood Road and Dallas Street despite opposition from area…
FORT SMITH -- City officials are considering an upgraded shelter to house its animal services -- something the leaders of the current animal shelter want.
FORT SMITH -- City officials expect to soon weigh the possibility of pay increases for workers and whether such a move will help fill empty positions -- specif…
Gov. Asa Hutchinson is requesting $200 million for more beds for covid-19 patients and additional nurses to staff them.
FORT SMITH -- Gov. Asa Hutchinson requested $200 million for increased bed space for covid-19 patients and additional nursing staff to oversee it.
The city is approved to allocate $335,682 in CARES Act money among three nonprofit organizations within its boundaries.
Carl Geffken is back in the running for city manager of Clearwater, Fla., in that city's second attempt at filling the position.
FORT SMITH -- Organizers and promoters of the city's first film festival -- and the organization that supports it -- believe their efforts could have a long-te…
FORT SMITH -- Life changes opened the door for Precious Rodgers to pursue a passion -- and in turn, open one of the only juiceries in the area.
Attendees at this weekend's Peacemaker Festival face the same covid risks as people at any other social gathering held at this time, according to an area healt…
The message from the city's two hospitals is consistent: Residents of Sebastian and Crawford counties need to get the covid-19 vaccine to protect themselves an…
FORT SMITH -- The Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care is hosting a walk-up covid-19 vaccine event Tuesday.
FORT SMITH -- Money originally designated for a bike-share plan now will go to a similar program in hopes that it is sufficient to keep the program running, on…
Money originally designated for a bike share plan now will go to a similar program hopefully until it can sufficiently run, one of its operators said.
To increase the local covid-19 vaccination rate, city officials may employ methods used successfully in another effort in which government officials had to ear…
A window and door manufacturer has announced a multimillion-dollar expansion in the city.
The U.S. Marshals Museum has received a $5 million anonymous matching grant toward its completion.
The U.S. Marshals Museum has received a $5 million anonymous matching grant toward its completion.
