Fort Smith-based First Bank Corp is seeking federal approval for its proposed merger with First State Banking Corp of Russellville and its holding, First State Bank, according to the Federal Reserve.

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“Depending on the study you read, 40% of Arkansas adults struggle with medical debt in our state, and that is higher than the national average," Rev. Blackburn said.

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Prosecutors on Monday dropped seven charges of attempted murder related to arson accusations against a Fort Smith man.

With $8.1 million in federal dollars recently approved, Marty Shell is hopeful the port of Fort Smith will have expanded rail ...

FORT SMITH, Ark. — Court documents reveal that two Fort Smith attorneys have filed a lawsuit against the city over the Parrot ...

First Presbyterian Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas has partnered with Undue Medical, a national nonprofit organization, to ...

The Fort Smith metro tourism sector not only had the biggest year-over-year job gain in December, but has had the largest percentage job gain since the pandemic year of ...

Former Hudson Hornet Kanaan Holder scored 14 points in Arkansas Fort Smith’s 87-77 win over Fort Hays State on Saturday.