News across Greater Fort Smith
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...
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...
Fort Smith tax revenue flat in August, above budget estimates
City of Fort Smith sales tax revenue in August was essentially flat compared with August 2025, but the amounts were above budget expectations, with year-to-date revenue up almost 4% from...
Parrot Island theft investigation ongoing, management company to end contract
On the same day Sebastian County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Shue said he is seeking a special prosecutor to investigate a Parrot Island Waterpark employee over theft allegations, it was learned...
Baptist Health names new president of Fort Smith, Van Buren facilities
Little Rock-based Baptist Health on Friday (Sept. 26) named Brandi Stewart president of its hospitals in Fort Smith and Van Buren effective immediately. Stewart, the former chief nursing officer for...
Fort Smith-based RVR to retain medical marijuana cultivation license
The more than six-year legal roller coaster ride that jeopardized the operations of River Valley Relief (RVR), a Fort Smith-based marijuana cultivation business, has come to an end with a...
Fort Smith city staff touts need to hire consent decree management firm
Todd Mittge, director of engineering for the city of Fort Smith, believes the city “will be money ahead” and possibly complete sewer system work ahead of schedule if the city...