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Local News

Peacemaker Festival underway this weekend

FORT SMITH - Fort Smith will be home to a number of high profile music acts this weekend as the 2021 Peacemaker...

KFSM’s Lewis calls it a career as of today

FORT SMITH - River Valley native and popular Meteorologist Garrett Lewis of KFSM is headed into whatever is next as of today....

Local Sports

Burks Tabbed To Walter Camp Player Of The Year Watch List

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas junior wide receiver Treylon Burks has been named to the Walter Camp Player of the Year Watch List. Burks...

Van Horn signed to long term agreement

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Fresh off a memorable 2021 championship season for Razorback Baseball, Dave Van Horn has signed a new employment agreement to...

SEC sets men’s basketball league opponents

FAYETTEVILLE – The Southeastern Conference released the men’s conference opponents for the 2021-22 season on Wednesday with the Razorbacks set to host games...

Catalon, Morgan Hold Down Spots On Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Defensive back Jalen Catalon and linebacker Grant Morgan checked in on the preseason watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy,...

Business Watch

“Financing Your Business” to be theme of upcoming workshop

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center presents “Financing Your Business” on July 20 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the...

Arvest announces new hires, open house for equipment finance division

FORT SMITH - Arvest Equipment Finance is pleased to announce it has hired Roger Beil and Patrick Lewis. Arvest Equipment Finance is...

Across The Region

Prominent Arkansas lawyer says he will challenge mask mandate ban

LITTLE ROCK - In his career as a lawyer, Tom Mars has served as the chief counsel for the world's largest retailer,...

Cherokee Nation offering clothing assistance to qualifying students

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Cherokee Nation is providing $150 in clothing assistance for every qualifying Cherokee student regardless of residency or income, with...

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: Jul. 30th – Aug. 1st

The following persons were booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center between Friday July 30th and Sunday August 1st. All suspects are...

ARREST REPORT: July 29th

The following persons were booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on Wednesday July 29th. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven...

ARREST REPORT: July 28th

The following persons were booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on Wednesday July 28th. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven...

Court Filings

COURT FILINGS: July 30th

Case Action Filing DateCase Id / DescriptionCase Type DescriptionJudgeCourt (Court/Location)30-JUL-2166FCV-21-555 DISCOVER BANK V JOSEPH BABITZKESELLER PLAINTIFF (DEBT COLL.)12TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 6SEBASTIAN FORT...

COURT FILINGS: July 29th

Case Action Filing DateCase Id / DescriptionCase Type DescriptionJudgeCourt (Court/Location)29-JUL-2166FCR-21-657 STATE V WILLIAM MCKINLEY BROOKSFELONY12TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 1SEBASTIAN FORT SMITH DISTRICT29-JUL-2166FCR-21-658 STATE V...

COURT FILINGS: July 28th

Case Action Filing DateCase Id / DescriptionCase Type DescriptionJudgeCourt (Court/Location)28-JUL-2166FCV-21-543 JOSHUA THOMAS V BOBBY PARKERAUTOMOBILE TORT12TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 6SEBASTIAN FORT SMITH DISTRICT28-JUL-2166FCV-21-544 AMERICAN...