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Fort Smith Board of Directors approves 2025 budgets, zoning changes, and ends mosquito fogging operations

Fort Smith, Ark. - The Fort Smith Board of Directors approved several significant measures affecting community development, zoning, budgeting, and public health services. Key decisions...

Fort Smith Fire Department celebrates retirement of longtime battalion chief after 32 years of service

Fort Smith, Ark. – The Fort Smith Fire Department recognized Battalion Chief Anthony “Skip” Mathews on May 8 for his 32 years of service....

Fort Smith officers team up for Special Olympics fundraiser at 7Brew

Fort Smith, Ark. – Officers from the Fort Smith and Van Buren Police Departments participated in the “Battle of the Badges” fundraiser Friday morning...

City of Fort Smith celebrates the success of the annual Steel Horse Rally

Fort Smith, Ark. - This past weekend, downtown Fort Smith became the vibrant hub for one of the largest motorcycle rallies in the region—...

City of Fort Smith continues to work towards Consent Decree compliance with upcoming projects

Fort Smith, Ark. - The City of Fort Smith has been actively addressing projects related to the Consent Decree over the past several weeks,...

Fort Smith Police Department to co-host annual Fallen Officer Memorial with Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office

Fort Smith, Ark. - The Fort Smith Police Department, in partnership with the Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office, will hold the Annual Fallen Officer Memorial...

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