Patch AM: See how new federal dollars will change Fort Smith’s water and base

Also, don’t miss Happy Hour every Monday & Wednesday at Le Mesa ALL DAY on the Fort Smith Patch calendar ...

Fort Smith man sees 7 attempted murder charges dismissed

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

Arkansas church helps eliminate $18 million in medical debt

First Presbyterian Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas has partnered with Undue Medical, a national nonprofit organization, to ...
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Defendant ‘feigning illness,’ fit to stand trial in shooting of Fort Smith man, psychiatrist finds

A Eureka Springs man accused of shooting and killing a Fort Smith resident last summer has been found fit to stand trial ...
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Prosecutors drop 7 attempted murder charges against Fort Smith felon in attempted arson case

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

Fort Smith, Russellville banks seek merger

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.
Hays Post

LISTEN: No. 8 Tiger women play first ever game in Arkansas Saturday

The eighth-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team will play in the state of Arkansas for the first time in team ...
Talk Business & Politics

Federal funds to help port of Fort Smith expand rail operations

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

Millions in local medical debt erased by nonprofit, Fort Smith church

“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.