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Fort Smith police participate in Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Arkansas

Fort Smith, Ark. - On May 20, 2025, the Fort Smith Police Department took part in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics...

Fort Smith firefighters prevent fire from spreading to nearby home on S 98th Street

Fort Smith, Ark. - Fort Smith Fire Department crews responded swiftly to a fire on S 98th Street on Friday, May 17, successfully preventing...

FSPD officers visit Fairview Elementary for community outreach event

Fort Smith, Ark. - Fairview Elementary received a special visit from one of Fort Smith Police Department’s most beloved team members—Pawfficer Fuzz. Accompanied by Officer...

Shooting at Belle Avenue gathering leaves 23-year-old dead, investigation ongoing

Fort Smith, Ark. - On the night of Saturday, May 17, Fort Smith Police were called to a local hospital around 10 p.m., where...

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....

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