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Fort Smith Board of Directors set to discuss regulations for data center development
FORT SMITH -- The discussion surrounding the nation's data center boom has found its way to Fort Smith.
Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: Consent decree project completed, Fort Smith teacher recognized
Following are recent news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. Consent Decree Work The city of Fort Smith recently announced completion of another consent decree project that improves the...
Fort Smith eliminates MacLeod from state tourney
Fort Smith Junior Sportsman scored 10 unanswered runs over the third, fourth, and fifth innings and eliminated Mountain Home
Former Northside, Arkansas standout Jaylin Williams returns home to host youth basketball camp
FORT SMITH -- Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams will never forget his roots at Fort Smith Northside.
Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: Barr named to Girls Inc. board, Mercy opens retail pharmacies
Following are recent news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. Barr on Board Greta Barr, an associate broker with Fort Smith-based Seiter & Wright Commercial Properties, has been appointed...
Fort Smith storage unit top second quarter Sebastian County property deal
A storage unit and residential property in Fort Smith were among the top Sebastian County property transactions during the second quarter of 2026, with the top three deals totaling $7.35...
Fort Smith metro job numbers down in May, tourism jobs set new record
Professional and Business Services sector job numbers continue to decline in the Fort Smith metro, with job numbers in the higher-paying category down more than 6% in May compared with...
ArcBest announces organizational changes, 2% workforce reduction
Fort Smith-based ArcBest on Thursday (July 16) announced organizational changes and a new brand structure, with an estimated 280 job cuts resulting from the changes. The company said around 60...
Fort Smith enplanements down 1.2% through June
Traffic at the Fort Smith Regional Airport was down almost 6% in June, and followed a 2% decline in May. Also, total passengers traveling through the airport in the first...
Fort Smith may seek state grant money for water, sewer system work
The city of Fort Smith plans to apply for funds from a new state grant program for water and sewer treatment work, but the process and available funding point to...
Fort Smith metro building numbers down almost 19% through June
Building activity in the Fort Smith metro area grew again in June but remained down from the same time in 2025. Permit values in Fort Smith, Greenwood, and Van Buren...
ARKANSAS SIGHTSEEING: Fort Smith’s U.S. Marshals Museum remembers long-ago lawmen
As Americans celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, a museum in Fort Smith tells the multifaceted story of an undervalued government agency created nearly that long ago.
Fort Smith police looking into threat reported against mayoral candidate’s press secretary
FORT SMITH -- Fort Smith police are investigating a threat that was reported to have been made before July 7 city Board of Directors meeting.
Fort Smith Board to discuss cemetery ownership, homeless transport penalties
Another discussion about ownership and maintenance of cemeteries in Fort Smith, and a discussion about penalties for anyone transporting homeless people to Fort Smith are the only posted items on...
NCA ousted by Fort Smith in third game at state tourney
BRYANT — The North Central Arkansas American Legion Baseball team bounced back from a heartbreaking opening round loss with a resounding victory in the loser
Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: UAFS publication award, Fort Smith police issue speed warning
Following are recent news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. UAFS Publication Award The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith has earned a Silver Circle of Excellence Award from...
Ex-Barling massage therapist testifies in his defense during his sexual assault trial
FORT SMITH -- A former massage therapist accused by three women of sexual assault testified Friday he is skilled at massage but did not inappropriately touch any of them.
Fort Smith family seeks release of man with cancer detained by ICE An attorney is working to reopen the cas...
Fort Smith family seeks release of man with cancer detained by ICE An attorney is working to reopen the case of a Fort Smith man battling cancer while in ICE custody.
AG Griffin donates $1 million to U.S. Marshals Museum fundraising campaign
Another $1 million has been raised toward a $12 million matching fundraising campaign to support the U.S. Marshals Museum, with Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin in Fort Smith on Friday...
Fort Smith Board of Directors once again falls short on government change ordinance
Fort Smith Board of Directors once again falls short on government change ordinance
Fort Smith police seek 'armed and extremely dangerous' homicide suspect after teen's death The Fort Smith P...
Fort Smith police seek 'armed and extremely dangerous' homicide suspect after teen's death The Fort Smith Police Department confirmed on Wednesday that a 16-year-old boy died after a shooting left him with l...
Police: DNA from former Fort Smith school custodian matched juvenile rape kit results
FORT SMITH -- A former Fort Smith School District custodian is charged with raping a child.
Fort Smith Board of Directors to weigh possible change in city government structure
Fort Smith Board of Directors to weigh possible change in city government structure