Fort Smith airport traffic up in April, $13.5 million in work may begin in June
Fort Smith airport traffic up in April, $13.5 million in work may begin in June
May 15, 2026Open source
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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
Fort Smith school district sues contractor over Peak Center ‘defects and deficiencies’
The Fort Smith Public School District on May 1 filed a lawsuit against Turn Key Construction Management seeking compensation for damages and other costs rela...
May 11, 2026Open source
Change of government review again on Fort Smith Board agenda
The Fort Smith Board of Directors is again set to review the legal process to change through a citizen vote the city’s form of government, and how a mayor-...
May 10, 2026Open source
City of Fort Smith shares updated chemical spill totals, says cleanup continuing
According to the city, the chemical spill is now characterized as 86,000 gallons of aluminum sulfate and 2,900 gallons of sulfuric acid.
May 8, 2026Open source
Groundbreaking ceremony held for new F-35 pilot training center at Ebbing Air National Guard Base
FORT SMITH -- Although the U.S. Corps of Engineers has two years to complete the new pilot training center at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, the brigadier g...
May 7, 2026Open source
Two Oklahoma City Thunder stars will have streets renamed in hometown honor
The City of Fort Smith, Arkansas approved resolutions to rename two streets after Thunder players Jaylin Williams and Isaiah Joe.
May 7, 2026Open source
Two shot, one dead in Fort Smith shooting; police seeking Barling man
FORT SMITH -- Police are seeking a Barling man they say was involved in a shooting Saturday that resulted in two victims, including one who died.
May 3, 2026Open source
Dazzling Debuts: World premieres, Grammy-winning guest artists light up Fort Smith Symphony season
Dazzling Debuts: World premieres, Grammy-winning guest artists light up Fort Smith Symphony season
May 3, 2026Open source
Berry Tramel: Fort Smith pride exudes from Thunder’s Isaiah Joe and Jaylin Williams
Berry Tramel: Fort Smith pride exudes from Thunder’s Isaiah Joe and Jaylin Williams
May 2, 2026Open source
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Four Arkansas National Guardsmen receive medals for actions taken during Fort Chaffee accident
BARLING -- Four Arkansas National Guard members were awarded medals Thursday at Fort Chaffee for actions taken during and after an accident that injured seve...
May 8, 2026Open source
Divorces granted in Sebastian County, April 21-27
The following divorces granted were recorded in the Sebastian County and Crawford County county clerks' offices April 21-27.
May 3, 2026Open source
Couples apply for marriage licenses in Sebastian County April 21-27
The following marriage license applications were recorded April 21-27 in the Sebastian County Clerk's Office:
May 3, 2026Open source
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Fayetteville police searching for missing 9-year-old child
Aaron Hill, 9, was reportedly last seen near Happy Hollow Elementary School at around 4 p.m., Friday, May 15.
May 16, 2026Open source
Three dead in Franklin County after reported double homicide, standoff
According to KDYN Radio, Crawford County Sheriff Johnny Crocker says the double homicide and fatal standoff occurred on Cat Holler Road on Friday evening.
May 16, 2026Open source
On again-off again courtroom trial drama resolved with guilty plea for meth distribution
The on again, off again saga of a North Little Rock man accused of methamphetamine distribution that was set for trial, then a plea hearing, then derailed by...
May 16, 2026Open source
Applications due June 1 for Foresters for the Future Scholarship at UAM
By way of a partnership between the Arkansas Department of Agriculture and the University of Arkansas at Monticello, the Foresters for the Future Scholarship i
May 15, 2026Open source
Arkansas police arrest two suspects in Greenbrier high-speed crash
Arkansas State Police arrested two people after receiving reports of a high-speed crash on May 7 near U.S. Highway 65 in Greenbrier that left one person inju...
May 14, 2026Open source
FRONT BURNER | OPINION: Homemade strawberry jam with just fruit, sugar and lemon juice
Ripe Arkansas strawberries wait for no one. Especially with the weather we've had lately. The rain and cool weather have meant slow ripening, but also (seemi...
May 13, 2026Open source
Leave ‘abandoned’ wildlife where you find it
Many species of wildlife have their young in spring, and many well-meaning Arkansans regularly call the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to report deer fawn...
May 13, 2026Open source
Central Arkansas Water details Google's data center demand
New details about water demands from Google's proposed data center at the Port of Little Rock and the AVAIO data center in eastern Pulaski County were releas...
May 13, 2026Open source
A-State student receives scholarship to study in Taiwan
One Arkansas State University student will spend her summer abroad after being awarded a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.
May 12, 2026Open source
Jonesboro woman sentenced to 6 months in jail for fatal 2022 crash
A Jonesboro woman will spend six months in jail for running a stop sign and causing a fatal crash four years ago.
May 12, 2026Open source
Little Rock police searching for missing teenager
The Little Rock Police Department is searching for 17-year-old Nevaeh Piggee, who was last seen near southwest Little Rock.
May 12, 2026Open source
ASMSA, Jessieville student artists put Garland County on congressional stage
Two Garland County students recently earned recognition in Arkansas' Fourth Congressional District art competition.
May 12, 2026Open source
Batesville senior awarded K8 Arkansas State Scholarship
GMR8 Anchor Charles McCary surprised Greene County Tech senior Reagan Savage with a $10,000 scholarship.
May 12, 2026Open source
Registration required for free dog spay-neuter clinic at North Little Rock Animal Shelter
A free spay and neuter canine clinic will take place Friday, May 15, at the North Little Rock Animal Shelter with requirements pet owners are urged to follow.In
May 12, 2026Open source
Groundbreaking for project to honor Arkansas musicians
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday (May 11) in North Little Rock for a pavilion in Argenta Plaza that will eventually house statues and busts of influ...
May 12, 2026Open source
French Hill explains HUD takeover of Little Rock Housing Authority
It's been just a week since the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development took over the Little Rock Housing Authority, also known as the Metropolitan Hou
May 12, 2026Open source
High-speed chase ends with crash into North Little Rock mini mart
The North Little Rock Police Department is currently at the scene of a crash that happened at a mini mart in North Little Rock.
May 11, 2026Open source
Alleged Florida State shooter was ‘co-conspiring’ with ChatGPT, new lawsuit alleges
The family of one of the victims of last year’s mass shooting at Florida State University have filed a lawsuit against the artificial intelligence chatbot...
May 11, 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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Sheriff: Man threatened Walmart mass shooting if hantavirus led to lockdown
An Arkansas man is facing felony charges after authorities say he threatened to carry out a mass shooting at a Walmart if the country went into another lockd...
May 20, 2026Open source
Tennessee baseball advances in SEC Tournament with 11-6 win over South Carolina
The Vols will play Arkansas in the second round of the tournament on Wednesday.
May 20, 2026Open source
Video shows toddler escaping overturned car following mom's police chase: Watch
A video captures the moment a toddler emerges from an overturned vehicle after his mother led Arkansas State Police on a chase that ended with the car flipping.
May 19, 2026Open source
Loose Caboose Festival returns to Paragould for 26th year
The Loose Caboose festival returned to Paragould this weekend for its 26th year, drawing thousands of people to downtown for rides, food and entertainment.
May 16, 2026Open source
Congress for the New Urbanism speaker touts the technology of playgrounds
Scholar and sociologist Eric Klinenberg stressed the importance of the spaces and places where people meet and interact as a new concept for infrastructure t...
May 16, 2026Open source
Fayetteville police searching for missing 9-year-old child
Aaron Hill, 9, was reportedly last seen near Happy Hollow Elementary School at around 4 p.m., Friday, May 15.
May 16, 2026Open source
Three dead in Franklin County after reported double homicide, standoff
According to KDYN Radio, Crawford County Sheriff Johnny Crocker says the double homicide and fatal standoff occurred on Cat Holler Road on Friday evening.
May 16, 2026Open source
Pulaski County Fair opens!
The Pulaski County Fair kicks off tonight!The fair is set to last from May 15 to May 24.
May 16, 2026Open source
Five CADC giveaways across six counties require photo ID, proof of residency
The Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) is hosting several free food giveaways over the coming weeks.The first of those five distribution events takes p
May 16, 2026Open source
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35.3652720, -94.4110350
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