5+ hour, 40+ min ago   (52+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Fort Smith Board of Directors set to vote on $1 million Denali contract FORT SMITH -- The Fort Smith Board of Directors is set to vote Tuesday on a nearly $1 million contract with Denali Water Solutions....

22+ hour, 55+ min ago   (76+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette SOSRiverBoy III showcases local talent; brings fun entertainment to Fort Smith FORT SMITH -- An annual concert and community event will return for the third year in a row when SOSRiverBoy III is held Nov. 28 at the Fort…...

22+ hour, 55+ min ago   (111+ words) Joint trial for Fort Smith pair accused in 16-year-old boy’s homicide delayed for mental fitness exam River Valley Democrat-Gazette Joint trial for Fort Smith pair accused in 16-year-old boy’s homicide delayed for mental fitness exam Man accused in Fort Smith…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (584+ words) VAN BUREN -- The Van Buren School Board held its first meeting in the district's new administration building Tuesday with staff celebrating the move. Superintendent Harold Jeffcoat and district administrators spoke about the move and the new building at Tuesday's meeting....

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (232+ words) RUSSELLVILLE -- Arkansas Tech University will host the 2026 EDGE Summit on its Russellville campus Oct. 27-28. EDGE stands for Education to Develop and Grow Entrepreneurs. The ACC Capital Foundation launched the annual event in 2023, according to a news release from the university....

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (695+ words) FORT SMITH -- The Fort Smith Board of Directors renewed talks surrounding the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority and a public golf course located at Chaffee Crossing. During the Sept. 1 meeting, directors George and Christina Catsavis requested a discussion about the city…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (63+ words) Crawford County Library Board discusses Act 372, state aid rules rivervalleydemocratgazette.com Crawford County Library Board discusses Act 372, state aid rules ALMA -- The Crawford County Library Board is in limbo when it comes to Arkansas Act 372, board members said Tuesday. The…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (264+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Arkansas Tech University Staff Senate names 2026-27 officers RUSSELLVILLE -- Arkansas Tech University Staff Senate has chosen its officers for the 2026-27 academic year. Melissa South will serve as Staff Senate president, while Kate Darr will be vice president, according…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (329+ words) RUSSELLVILLE -- The Arkansas Tech University Department of Music has released its fall 2026 schedule of concerts. The season kicks off with a faculty showcase at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 in Witherspoon Auditorium at 407 W. Q St. on the ATU campus in Russellville, according to a…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (501+ words) FORT SMITH -- The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Army ROTC will once again climb the stairs of the Stubblefield Center as part of an annual event to honor the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Lion Company, the UAFS Army ROTC,…...