Fort Smith officials surprised by drop in May sales tax revenue
Fort Smith city administration is a bit worried and confused by lower than anticipated sales tax revenue in the May report, and plans to seek more information from state officials...
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Water well testing authorized at planned prison site in Franklin County
The Arkansas Board of Corrections (BOC) on Thursday (June 26) voted to authorize up to $50,000 to conduct testing for water well testing at a proposed prison site in Franklin...
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First-quarter 2025 GDP down more than initial estimate
First quarter U.S. economic growth declined more than initially estimated, with an increase in imports and a decline in government spending pushing activity lower, according to Thursday’s (June 26) report...
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Economist: Trucking sector turnaround not likely in 2025
The freight and logistics industry has been in a recession more than two years with excess capacity and weaker demand driving rates lower. The negative factors aren’t likely to soon...
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Bale family donates $1 million to Arkansas Children’s
Arkansas Children’s announced the creation of the Bale Family Endowed Chair in Pediatric Interventional Radiology honoring Drs. Joanna and Robert Seibert, made possible by a $1 million gift by the...
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Arkansas Food Hall of Fame finalists unveiled
The 2025 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame finalists were announced on Thursday (June 26). Launched in 2016 by the Division of Arkansas Heritage, the program celebrates Arkansas’ unique culinary heritage...
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Lyon College School of Dental Medicine selects inaugural class
For the first time ever, an Arkansas school has a class of students on their path to become dentists. The Lyon College School of Dental Medicine has officially announced its...
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Thomas King
Thomas King, born on June 23, 2025, in Van Buren, was a beloved member of the community. He is survived by his loving family, including his spouse and children. The...
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AG Griffin: Arkansas’ share of Purdue Pharma settlement $44.5 million
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced Wednesday (June 25) Arkansas’ portion of the recent $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family for their role in the proliferation...
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Mark Anthony French
Mark Anthony French, beloved son of Edward French and Estelle French, passed away June 17, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Services are entrusted to Lewis Funeral Chapel. To send flowers...
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