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Local News

Two men caught following escape from Sebastian County Jail

FORT SMITH - Two men who escaped custody of the Sebastian County Detention Center are back behind bars and face more charges...

UAFS announces new diversity studies minor

University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students now have the option to minor in an important new discipline: Diversity Studies, following approval...

Local Sports

Murrell, Rollins guide Lions to victory over Aggies

FORT SMITH – University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Men's Basketball held off a second half Cameron rally to improve to 2-0...

Moore Named Preseason All-American

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas’ Robert Moore is a preseason All-American for the second year in a row. The Razorback infielder...

Legendary UAFS Coach Louis Whorton passes away

FORT SMITH - He was one of the best known coaches in Arkansas River Valley history. Louis Whorton, who guided the UAFS...

Razorback basketball returns to Top 10

FAYETTEVILLE – Thanks to a 6-0 start and a championship at the Hall of Fame Classic last week, Arkansas returned to top 10...

Business Watch

Methodist Village recipient of Arvest grant

FORT SMITH - The Arvest Foundation has awarded a $15,000 grant to Methodist Village Senior Living (MVSL) toward their challenge grant goal...

Regions Bank appoints new market executive

FORT SMITH - Regions Bank on Monday announced longtime Fort Smith banker Megan Nichols will serve as market executive for the company in Fort...

Across The Region

Hutchinson to tour US-Mexico border

LITTLE ROCK - Governor Asa Hutchinson is headed for the Mexican border today as he will apparently see first hand what the...

ASP to combat distracted driving with incognito vehicles

LITTLE ROCK - A dangerous and escalating trend in the number of aggressive driving violations on the state’s highways has Arkansas State...

Our Blogs

Do you like tacos? We have your dream job

Have you ever wanted to just travel the country and eat Mexican food, and get paid six digits to do it? If...

Are you a Cherokee citizen? Here is what you need to know to receive your $2,000 COVID relief payment.

TAHLEQUAH - As the federal government has distributed COVID relief funds across the country, the Cherokee Nation is one of the entities...

The Donald J. Trump Highway is close to reality in Oklahoma

It looks like the 45th President of the United States will soon have a stretch of federal highway named after him in...

A fast food staple is disappearing from the menu

Many of us who dash through our local Arby's for the roast beef sandwich fix have always enjoyed the curly fries that...
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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY: Severe weather history made in Oklahoma

In the Arkansas River Valley, we've had our share of great severe weather coverage on television and radio. I mean, seriously, Garrett...

Can’t pay your rent? The State Of Arkansas is here to help

LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Department of Human Services says that if you are a renter that has fallen behind on your...

Arklahoma Weather

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Police Beat

ARREST REPORT: Jan 1st - Jan 2nd

The following persons were booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center over the New Year's Day weekend. All suspects are presumed innocent...

ARREST REPORT: Dec. 24th - Dec. 26th

The following persons were booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center between Friday December 24th and Sunday December 26th. All suspects are...

ARREST REPORT: Dec. 3rd to Dec. 5th

The following persons were booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center between Friday December 3rd and Sunday December 5th. All suspects are...

Court Filings

COURT FILINGS: Nov. 29th - Nov. 30th

Case Action Filing DateCase Id / DescriptionCase Type DescriptionJudgeCourt (Court/Location)29-NOV-2166FCV-21-898 ITMO SEBASTIAN CLARE MIKKELSONCIVIL - OTHER12TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 6SEBASTIAN FORT SMITH DISTRICT29-NOV-2166FCV-21-899 SHELTER...

COURT FILINGS: Nov. 16th

Case Action Filing DateCase Id / DescriptionCase Type DescriptionJudgeCourt (Court/Location)16-NOV-2166FCV-21-835 CAROL SUE SCHOENFELD V DOE'S EAT PLACE OF FS INCPREMISES LIABILITY12TH CIRCUIT...

COURT FILINGS: Nov. 15th

Case Action Filing DateCase Id / DescriptionCase Type DescriptionJudgeCourt (Court/Location)15-NOV-2166FCR-21-944 STATE V JAVONTE WALDONFELONY12TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 1SEBASTIAN FORT SMITH DISTRICT15-NOV-2166FCR-21-945 STATE V URSULA...