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Lawsuit Claims Tontitown Mayor Illegally Used Public Funds for Personal Legal Representation

Fort Smith, ARK - A lawsuit filed on January 3 alleges that Tontitown Mayor Angela Russell improperly used taxpayer money to hire private legal...

Fort Smith Police Department Fires Six Officers Following Hazing and Dangerous Behavior

Fort Smith, ARK - Six officers from the Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD) were fired after an internal investigation uncovered a series of troubling...

Lowell Man Arrested in Connection with Death at Concord Street Residence

Lowell, ARK — A 72-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a death at a residence on Concord Street in Lowell. Authorities responded...

Snow Day Calculator Helps Students and Teachers Predict Winter Closures

Fort Smith, ARK — As winter weather makes its return to Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley, students and teachers alike may find themselves...

Fort Smith Residents Struggle with Steep Water Bill Increases Amid Rate Hike

Fort Smith, ARK — Many residents of Fort Smith are grappling with significant increases in their water bills, a situation that has left some...

Fort Smith Public Schools Police Department Earns Gold Star for 2024 Compliance

Fort Smith, ARK – The Fort Smith Public Schools Police Department (FSPS PD) has received a prestigious honor, earning a gold star for 2024...

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