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Fort Smith Police Department participated in Polar Plunge, raised most funds for Special Olympics Arkansas

Fort Smith, Ark. - The Fort Smith Police Department took part in the Fort Smith Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Arkansas on Saturday, successfully...

Fort Smith Police Department opens applications for Spring 2025 Citizens Police Academy

Fort Smith, Ark. - The Fort Smith Police Department is now accepting applications for the Spring 2025 Citizens Police Academy. The first session begins...

Fordyce School District Closes for Sanitization Amid Increased Absences

FORDYCE, Ark. — The Fordyce School District announced it will close Tuesday for sanitization after a notable rise in student and teacher absences. School...

Crash on Northbound I-57 in Sherwood Cleared After Causing Traffic Disruptions

SHERWOOD, Ark. – A crash involving a commercial motor vehicle on northbound Interstate 57 in Sherwood disrupted traffic for over an hour on Monday...

Jefferson County Detention Center Employee Exposed to Fentanyl While Sorting Mail

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ark. – A recent incident at the Dub Brassell Adult Detention Center has raised alarm about the dangers correctional officers face when...

Fort Smith Police Department Mourns the Loss of Retired Corporal Eric Lasiter

FORT SMITH, Ark. – The Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD) is grieving the death of retired Corporal Eric Lasiter, who passed away on January...

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