Barling
A city in Sebastian County, Arkansas — population 5,064 as of 2020.
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Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: Coca-Cola money, Arvest donates to UAFS healthcare program
Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. Coca-Cola Fields Coca-Cola has secured naming rights to the football fields at Northside High School and Southside High School, both...
Local Business
Consent decree management, cemetery ownership removed from Fort Smith Board agenda
The Fort Smith Board of Directors will have a lighter regular meeting agenda than originally set when it meets Tuesday (Oct. 5). Consideration of cemetery property acquisition and a decision...
Government & Civic
Fort Smith metro September building permit numbers up more than 90%
Building activity in the Fort Smith metro strengthened again in September but year-to-date totals continue to be lower than in the same period of 2025. September permit values in Fort...
Local Business
Rheem buys Fort Smith property for possible future expansion
Atlanta-based Rheem said Thursday (Oct. 1) it has purchased “property adjacent to its Fort Smith campus.” The manufacturing and service company did not disclose a transaction amount, and did not...
Local Business
Arrival window for Singapore F-35 fighters is unknown
Republic of Singapore F-35 fighter jets were initially set to arrive at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith in late 2026, around the time German F-35’s and pilots...
General
Future uncertain with the Park at West End in downtown Fort Smith
Frustration abounds. Paige and Chris McCoy are frustrated about the challenges to maintain and keep open the Park at West End in downtown Fort Smith. Previous park owner Phil White...
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Barling by the numbers
- Area
- 10.27 sq mi (26.6 km²), 0.41 sq mi water
- Median age
- 42.5
- Households
- 2,171
- Persons per household
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $54,387
- Median house value
- $140,000
- Office
- CITY ADMINISTRATOR
- Address
- PO BOX 23039, BARLING, AR 72923