House panel approves ‘Citizens Only’ voting amendment; Senate defeats prison funding bill again
After a grueling day of debate at the state capitol that lasted until nearly 8 p.m., lawmakers on the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee recommended one proposed constitutional...
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Cherokee Nation touts annual economic impact of $3.1 billion
The Tahlequah, Okla.-based Cherokee Nation – which includes part of the Fort Smith metro – announced Wednesday (April 2) it contributes $3.1 billion annually to the Oklahoma economy. An economic...
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Fort Smith spring clean-up campaign begins April 5
Fort Smith is preparing to get clean. The city has scheduled its clean-up on Saturday (April 5) and April 12. The annual clean-ups in April and October of each year are...
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NRF expects 2025 retail sales growth between 2.7% and 3.7%
The National Retail Federation reported Wednesday (April 2) it expects 2025 retail sales to top $5.42 trillion, growing between 2.7% and 3.7% above the $5.29 trillion in 2024. Online sales...
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2 Bentonville chefs named nominees for 2025 James Beard Award
The James Beard Foundation announced Wednesday (April 2) the 2025 James Beard Awards nominees, and the shortlist includes two Bentonville chefs. Matthew Cooper of Bentonville-based Conifer and Rafael Rios of...
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$7.5 million gift to UAFS to create Center for Nonprofits
One of the largest gifts in the history of the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) will help support the region’s nonprofit sector. UAFS officials have announced a $7.5...
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Darrell Gene Russell
Darrell Gene Russell, 63, passed away peacefully at his home in Huntington, Arkansas, on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Born on July 2, 1961, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, he was the...
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UAFS announces $85 million ‘Intrepid Ambition’ fundraising campaign (Updated)
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) on Wednesday (April 2) announced an $85 million “Intrepid Ambition” campaign, which is the largest fundraising initiative in the institution’s history. The...
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The Supply Side: Cargo theft to rise 25% in 2025; $35 billion lost in supply chain
Cargo theft is a costly problem for the retail and supply chain industries. In 2024, incident rates hit an all-time high. Industry leaders estimate cargo theft will rise 25% from...
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Ritter Communications executive chairman Alan Morse retiring
Ritter Communications, announced the retirement of executive chairman Alan Morse, effective April 30. He joined the company as president in 2014, was promoted to chief executive officer in 2019, and...
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