Regional county sales tax revenue up in the 2026 first quarter
First-quarter 2026 sales tax revenue is up broadly among the four Arkansas counties in the Fort Smith metro, with only Franklin County showing a quarterly de...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Average weekly wages rise in the Fort Smith region
All six Arkansas and Oklahoma counties in the Fort Smith region posted average weekly wage gains in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the same quarter...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Thousands turn to summer meal programs in Northwest Arkansas, River Valley
Just days into summer break, school districts in Greenland and Fort Smith are already serving hundreds of families through summer meal programs.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Green named provost at UAFS, will begin in July
Dr. Raymond Green has been named provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS), the university announce...
May 30, 2026Open source
Fort Smith police warn of safety risk after social media reports of 'splatter gun' gatherings
Fort Smith Police warn of minors from local schools planning "splatter gun" gatherings.
May 15, 2026Open source
Higher diesel fuel prices are beginning to take a toll on local trucking companies
One Fort Smith company is doing all it can to avoid passing the increased costs on to its customers.
May 15, 2026Open source
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Liam Hicks 3 for 4, Marlins win 6th straight game
The Arkansas State alum hit a 2-run HR Friday as Miami beat the Pirates 8-3. Hicks has 13 HR and 50 RBI this season.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Police K-9 bites his own handler during arrest, authorities say
A police officer in Arkansas was bitten multiple times by his own K-9 during an arrest, according to authorities.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Pete Buttigieg backs Dr. Chris Jones for Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District seat
Pete Buttigieg, the former U.S. secretary of transportation and former mayor of South Bend, announced today that he is endorsing Dr. Chris Jones to represent Ar
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Little Rock Zoo Names two Baby Cheetahs: Sonic and Blaze
KATV ABC 7 in Little Rock, Arkansas covers news, sports, weather and the local community in the city and the surrounding area, including Hot Springs, Conway,...
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Arkansas High, area athletes earn All-State track honors
TEXARKANA, Ark. -- The Arkansas High track and field teams racked up 5A All-State honors.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Area players earn all-state, all-tournament baseball honors
ASHDOWN, Ark. -- The Ashdown Panthers earned recognition from the Arkansas Activities Association.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Arkansas men's track and field wins first NCAA outdoor championship in more than 20 years
Doug Case became the first coach since 1982 to sweep both conference indoor and outdoor and NCAA indoor and outdoor titles in his first season.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Arkansas men's track and field wins first NCAA outdoor championship in more than 20 years
Doug Case became the first coach since 1982 to sweep both conference indoor and outdoor and NCAA indoor and outdoor titles in his first season.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
OU's Mullings wins 2nd straight discus title, Arkansas takes men's team crown at NCAA outdoors
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oklahoma’s Ralford Mullings became the first man to win back-to-back discus titles in more than 20 years, and Arkansas won it
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Arkansas' newest pledge Davion Thompson has elite ability
Arkansas basketball point guard commitment Davion Thompson has elite scoring ability that should serve him well as a Razorback.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
THEATER: ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ reprise of Repertory Theatre’s 2005 hit production
The Arkansas Repertory Theatre continues what amounts to a sort of “greatest hits” summer season with its production of “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” subt...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Arkansas State Police investigating shooting in North Little Rock that injured 18-year-old
An 18-year-old man was shot on Interstate 57 in North Little Rock Friday evening, an Arkansas State Police spokesperson said.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Sanders announces merit raises for Arkansas state employees
Some Arkansas state employees are getting raises based on their performance over the past year.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Police K-9 bites his own handler during arrest, authorities say
A police officer in Arkansas was bitten multiple times by his own K-9 during an arrest, according to authorities.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Freedom Fest returns in a new location for America 250
Jonesboro Media Group and K8 announced the relocation from the Southside Softball Complex to the campus of Arkansas State University for the America 250 Free...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Sanders announces merit raises for Arkansas state employees
Some Arkansas state employees are getting raises based on their performance over the past year.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
State police investigating Texarkana man arrested on 99 counts of child sex abuse materials
TEXARKANA, Ark. -- Arkansas State Police are investigating a Miller County man arrested in May on 99 counts of distributing, possessing or viewing matter dep...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
A team of Northwest Arkansas's finest young track athletes are led by former Razorback Brad Culp - and his...
A team of Northwest Arkansas's finest young track athletes are led by former Razorback Brad Culp - and his regimen is creating All-Americans in bunches.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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Fort Smith is in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
Region: Arkansas
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72901, 72902, 72903, 72904, 72905, 72906, 72908, 72913, 72914, 72916, 72917, 72918, 72919
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Liam Hicks 3 for 4, Marlins win 6th straight game
The Arkansas State alum hit a 2-run HR Friday as Miami beat the Pirates 8-3. Hicks has 13 HR and 50 RBI this season.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Police K-9 bites his own handler during arrest, authorities say
A police officer in Arkansas was bitten multiple times by his own K-9 during an arrest, according to authorities.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Pete Buttigieg backs Dr. Chris Jones for Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District seat
Pete Buttigieg, the former U.S. secretary of transportation and former mayor of South Bend, announced today that he is endorsing Dr. Chris Jones to represent Ar
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Little Rock Zoo Names two Baby Cheetahs: Sonic and Blaze
KATV ABC 7 in Little Rock, Arkansas covers news, sports, weather and the local community in the city and the surrounding area, including Hot Springs, Conway,...
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Arkansas High, area athletes earn All-State track honors
TEXARKANA, Ark. -- The Arkansas High track and field teams racked up 5A All-State honors.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Area players earn all-state, all-tournament baseball honors
ASHDOWN, Ark. -- The Ashdown Panthers earned recognition from the Arkansas Activities Association.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Arkansas men's track and field wins first NCAA outdoor championship in more than 20 years
Doug Case became the first coach since 1982 to sweep both conference indoor and outdoor and NCAA indoor and outdoor titles in his first season.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Arkansas men's track and field wins first NCAA outdoor championship in more than 20 years
Doug Case became the first coach since 1982 to sweep both conference indoor and outdoor and NCAA indoor and outdoor titles in his first season.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
OU's Mullings wins 2nd straight discus title, Arkansas takes men's team crown at NCAA outdoors
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oklahoma’s Ralford Mullings became the first man to win back-to-back discus titles in more than 20 years, and Arkansas won it
Jun 14, 2026Open source
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