Natalie Bateman of Fort Smith walks past fallen tree limbs, Friday, July 14, 2023, at Creekmore Park in Fort Smith. Severe weather overnight affected portions of the River Valley, causing wind damage, some flooding and power outages for thousands. The city said in a news release it is running a special service to pick up storm debris through July 28. Visit nwaonline.com/photo for today's photo gallery.
(River Valley Democrat-Gazette/Hank Layton)
FORT SMITH -- City directors unanimously agreed to reimburse homeowners who had personal property damaged in a flash flood last summer.
During a regular meeting on Thursday, the board amended the city's 2024 operating budget to allow the payment of $2,500 from its general fund to four property owners and one...
