Van Buren City Council adopts new dog ordinance with increased fines for public nuisances
VAN BUREN -- A proposal to crack down on dogs causing a public nuisances got the City Council's approval last week after months of discussion
VAN BUREN -- A proposal to crack down on dogs causing a public nuisances got the City Council's approval last week after months of discussion
CHARLESTON -- A man was arrested after another man reportedly died due to a gunshot injury he suffered after an altercation Thursday.
A patrol officer with the Police Department who had been placed on leave following a vehicle accident earlier this month left his position Wednesday.
VAN BUREN -- The city's Fire Department will get new equipment to help improve both its operations and the safety of residents.
FORT SMITH -- A Barling man faces felony charges in connection with crashing a pickup into a restaurant Nov. 22, killing one and injuring several others.
Baptist Health unveiled a new, unique component of its program to address food insecurity in the River Valley earlier this month.
Members of the Sebastian County Quorum Court voted to give themselves a pay increase going into 2024 last week.
A Johnson County man on probation for first degree criminal impersonation pleaded not guilty to multiple federal charges Nov. 17.
The River Valley Regional Food Bank has worked to keep local residents fed this Thanksgiving holiday in the midst of increasing food insecurity and costs.
With the Christmas season fast approaching, residents will be able to enjoy a wide variety of festive activities thanks to their local schools.
FORT SMITH -- The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is resurrecting a well-liked pastime this week to help bring holiday cheer to children in the region.
MULBERRY -- The Crawford County Library Board has whittled its search for a new library system director down to two candidates after the last director resigned…
FORT SMITH -- The jury trial for two former Crawford County Sheriff's Office deputies facing federal civil rights charges stemming from the use of force during…
PARIS -- The Police Department announced Saturday afternoon that its chief, Robin Ellington, died that morning.
The city teamed up with other local entities and volunteers to breathe new life into its oldest park as part of an ongoing initiative.
Residents in the city and customers outside it could have to pay more for water and sewer services next year.
Two former Crawford County Sheriff's Office deputies facing federal civil rights charges stemming from the use of force during an arrest that was recorded and …
River Valley residents will have the opportunity to get screened for lung cancer this weekend at special appointment times as part of Lung Cancer Awareness Mon…
FORT SMITH — Two police officers who shot a man last month while trying to take him into custody won’t face criminal charges.
FORT SMITH -- Military veterans in the River Valley will be able to take part in festivities paying tribute to them and their service to the country this comin…
FORT SMITH -- Sebastian County's Election Commission will work to find a new Election Day vote center on the north side of Fort Smith ahead of the March 5 prim…
VAN BUREN -- A 25-year-old man was arrested in connection with two counts of capital murder after two men were shot and killed in Crawford County on Saturday.
A proposed slackwater harbor in Crawford County on the Arkansas River -- with significant expected economic impact to follow -- is getting the money it needs t…
VAN BUREN -- The Police Department announced Monday it arrested a former foster parent Oct. 25 in connection with rape and sexual assault.
The Fort Smith Regional Art Museum is preparing to capture the essence of its story and the wider community in a time capsule to be opened in 2098.
Residents who own dogs with a habit of loud and frequent barking may face greater fines if they can't keep the pets quiet.
Small and emerging business owners were given insight Friday into a variety of available resources with the intent of helping them grow their existing business…
A River Valley man pleaded guilty to three felony charges in U.S. District Court on Thursday after federal agents said they found an explosive device in his ho…
VAN BUREN -- Johnson County's sheriff was ordered to resign from his position after pleading guilty to felony possession of hydrocodone in the Crawford County …
FORT SMITH -- River Valley residents can expect to see Halloween festivities in full force at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith's annual Haunted Univers…
A controversial $16 million capital improvement project proposed by the city is now off the table.
The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority has partnered with ArcBest and the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education to bring two new connecting trails to Chaffee…
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will receive $650,000 to establish and operate a "University Center" as designated by the U.S. Economic Development Ad…
FORT SMITH -- While Sebastian County attributed the lower revenue at its Ben Geren Golf Course last month to the hot weather, it's still confident it will be a…
FORT SMITH -- A retired Puerto Rican photographer paid the U.S. Marshals Museum a visit on Columbus Day to help bring attention to an important period in the U…
FORT SMITH -- Residents will be able to follow the escapades of the city's top police cat across multiple formats going forward.
The Fort Smith Metropolitan Statistical Area has experienced "tremendous growth" over the past year, according to the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce.
VAN BUREN -- The School District will move forward with a plan to improve its facilities, and by extension, its ability to provide for its students.
MULBERRY -- For Len Cernak, the sale of the Dairy Dip Diner will be the beginning of his second retirement after a decades-long career in the restaurant indust…
FORT SMITH -- A retired physician who continues devoting his time and expertise to treat people in need was recently honored for his more than 50 years of serv…
FORT SMITH -- The Sebastian County Election Commission selected two new Republican members before next year's major election cycle.
GREENWOOD -- Restaurants in the city will now have an easier time getting the documents they need to serve alcohol.
Students from the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine and nursing students from the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith put lessons they learned into pra…
The city is crafting a response to long-standing concerns it's seen and heard about dogs in its jurisdiction, including an incentive for people to spay or neut…
FORT SMITH -- The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith ranked in multiple categories among regional colleges in the southern region in U.S. News & World Report…
FORT SMITH -- The Sebastian County 911 Board is considering asking for an extension to meet a state-mandated deadline to consolidate the county's 911 system.
FORT SMITH -- Sebastian County employees could receive noticeable pay increases in 2024 as the Quorum Court goes through the process of crafting a budget for t…
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is working with the local community to make adjustments -- specifically in the areas of health care, data analysis and…
FORT SMITH -- The U.S. Marshals Museum Foundation announced Tuesday that Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin's office committed $250,000 toward completing th…
VAN BUREN -- The Crawford County Quorum Court approved giving the county judge money to cover legal expenses stemming from ongoing litigation, as well as the c…