Fort Smith.
city in and county seat of Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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A project involving the Fort Smith base is underway, with Little Rock district oversight, comments from John Boozman, and participation from a Birmingham-based company.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Local officials attended a ceremony with John Boozman in Fort Smith.Some support1 report
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Arcare is investing in a new clinic in Fort Smith.Some support1 report
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Morton serves on the Fort Smith Board of Directors.Some support1 report
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Federal troops were observed moving between Fort Smith and Clarksville on October 8, 2026.Some support1 report
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Military units from Kansas, Iowa, and Missouri encountered forces near Fort Smith, while Kansas cavalry attacked the area.Some support1 report
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The city services a large area within the state of Arkansas, and Fire Chief Clark is advising on departmental budget issues.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Telephone operators at Southwestern Bell in Fort Smith organized against company dismissal.Some support1 report
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Multiple distinct incidents occurred across Arkansas on September 15, 2026, including a county incorporation, a city disruption, and two fatal incidents.Some support2 reports
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Fayetteville and Fort Smith are facing extreme weather conditions, including record heat and severe drought.Some support1 report
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Fort Smith, Arkansas hosted executions for murders committed in Indian Territory on September 3, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Arkansas River provides inexpensive local recreation options in Fort Smith.Some support1 report
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Fort Smith is located within Sebastian County limits.Well supported3 reports
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A petition has been filed seeking to maintain Sunday alcohol sales to ensure business competitiveness in Fort Smith.Some support1 report
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Mary Bentley is seeking to expand her services into Faulkner and Saline Counties, inspired by the Fort Smith unit.Some support1 report
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The Republic of Singapore Air Force is conducting F-35 training at Fort Smith, utilizing the base in Arkansas.Some support4 reports
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Pilots from Poland and Finland are undergoing training at Fort Smith, a base located in Arkansas, with potential future expansion to include Germany.Some support1 report
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NOAA is reporting on radar coverage in Fort Smith, and the National Weather Service is confirmed as a partner of NOAA.Some support1 report
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An Air National Guard base is located in Fort Smith.Some support1 report
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Fort Smith's board voted on a $7 million water capital improvement plan and is securing grants for transmission line upgrades.Some support1 report
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Fort Smith, a city in Arkansas, is situated within the state boundaries.Well supported7 reports
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A board of directors in Fort Smith reviewed rules pertaining to data center development.Some support1 report
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A bank provided a $100,000 donation for naming rights to the Sebastian County Library.Some support1 report
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Shayne McKinney is running for mayor of Fort Smith and is utilizing TikTok for digital content creation.Some support1 report
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Due to roof repairs, food services at Southside High School have shifted temporarily, coinciding with the consolidation of elementary schools in the Fort Smith area.Some support1 report
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A historical account of Fort Smith, which is located in Oklahoma, where vehicles were listed for sale in 2003.Some support1 report
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Local businesses in Fort Smith are providing food vouchers and services for evacuees from Wrigley.Some support1 report1 development inside
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City officials in Fort Smith are considering issuing bonds to fund expansions for the police precinct.Some support1 report
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A resident from Fort Smith and a resident from Alpena received a state university fellowship on July 28, 2026.Some support1 report
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Charity wash events are currently being hosted in both Little Rock and Fort Smith.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
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A consulting firm based in Alpharetta conducted a search that began on July 1, involving Fort Smith and Forest Park.Some support1 report
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Fort Smith utilizes the GovDeals platform for online surplus asset sales.Some support1 report
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Fort Smith Regional Airport is supporting large regional events and air shows.Some support1 report
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Michael Tilley is covering local economic developments in Fort Smith, while Don Gonyea reports on ground-level American elections.Some support1 report
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Baptist Health is selling clinics in Fort Smith.Some support1 report
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Angel Reyes was promoted to associate principal at Modus Studio, a company that has operations in Fort Smith.Some support1 report
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Clark graduated from a nursing school cohort that has locations in both Little Rock and Fort Smith.Some support1 report
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An incident occurred on the river system of the Mulberry River near Fort Smith on May 28, 2026.Some support1 report
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Around Fort Smith this week
News at the entities that move Fort Smith most-
Singapore StructuralSingapore launched a biomethane sandbox initiative, with companies like Keppel Energy and Sembcorp Utilities set to supply biomethane in a pilot project.Moves Fort Smith
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Arkansas StructuralFEMA provided funding for bridge repairs and mitigation planning in Izard County, Arkansas.Moves Fort Smith
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Air National Guard StructuralTech companies showcased defense solutions for the Air National Guard at a DTECH expo in Arizona.Moves Fort Smith
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John Boozman OperationalJohn Boozman, Tom Cotton, and Steve Womack supported funding for the Ebbing project near Fort Smith.Moves Fort Smith
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EPA StructuralEPA monitors contaminants entering the Delaware River near residents in New Jersey.Moves Fort Smith
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Iowa Shared contextWebster City, Iowa, is implementing a Construction Manager-at-Risk system for infrastructure projects involving the Boone River.Moves Fort Smith
Connections
The 40 strongest of 72, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Arkansas River Operational
Fort Smith's sewage runoff impacts the Arkansas River, which simultaneously provides local recreational resources for the city.
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Arkansas Structural
Fort Smith is a city located within Arkansas and operates under its governmental and regulatory framework.
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Morton Structural
Morton serves on the Board of Directors for Fort Smith.
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Republic of Singapore Air Force Operational
RSAF is utilizing Fort Smith as a temporary base for F-35 training exercises.
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Air National Guard Structural
The Air National Guard operates from a base located in Fort Smith.
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Singapore Structural
Singapore maintains a permanent military presence, utilizing Fort Smith for F-35 training and basing.
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Wrigley Transactional
Fort Smith provides humanitarian aid and resources, such as food vouchers, to evacuees from Wrigley during crisis events.
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Poland Operational
Pilots from Poland are utilizing facilities in Fort Smith for training exercises.
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Simmons Bank Transactional
Simmons Bank is executing a business transaction involving the closure of a branch location in Fort Smith.
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John Boozman Operational
Boozman actively engages with Fort Smith by advocating for local projects and securing funding for the community.
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Little Rock Structural
Little Rock functions as the governing body for the operational base located in Fort Smith.
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EPA Structural
Fort Smith is subject to formal regulation by the EPA, evidenced by a consent decree.
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Clark Operational
Fire Chief Clark provides expert advice on departmental budget issues for the city of Fort Smith.
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Finland Shared context
Pilots originating from Finland are currently training at Fort Smith.
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Southwestern Bell Shared context
The company's operations were situated within the context of Fort Smith, as evidenced by organized efforts against company dismissal.
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Climate Central Shared context
Climate Central's modeling is used to describe high heat conditions in Fort Smith.
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Sebastian County Shared context
Fort Smith is a city located within Sebastian County and serves as one of its county seats.
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Jonesboro Mentioned together
Both Jonesboro and Fort Smith are noted for having locations of a nursing school.
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Mulberry River Shared context
The river system is a geographical feature relevant to the location and context of the city of Fort Smith.
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Iowa Shared context
Iowa units were observed to operate in the vicinity of Fort Smith.
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Rogers Shared context
Nursing school has locations in both cities.
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Clarksville Shared context
The two locations share a functional role as points of transit for federal troops.
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Mike Rogers Shared context
Mike Rogers visited Fort Smith to evaluate a mission at the local air base.
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Steve Womack Shared context
Steve Womack's support for funding was observed in the context of Fort Smith.
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board of directors Shared context
The board of directors conducts governance and operational functions within the geographical context of Fort Smith.
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Danny Baker Shared context
Danny Baker serves as the Police Chief in Fort Smith.
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University of Arkansas Shared context
The University of Arkansas operates and maintains a presence within the city of Fort Smith.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Shared context
NOAA operates within the geographical context of Fort Smith, including radar coverage reporting.
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Ford Shared context
Ford utilizes Fort Smith as a market location where its vehicles are listed for sale.
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Michael Tilley Shared context
Michael Tilley's professional work involves reporting on the local economic developments of Fort Smith.
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Tom Cotton Shared context
Tom Cotton supported funding for an entity located near Fort Smith.
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ArcBest Shared context
ArcBest maintains its headquarters in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
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U.S. Marshals Museum Shared context
The U.S. Marshals Museum is located in Fort Smith.
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Kansas Shared context
Kansas cavalry historically attacked near Fort Smith.
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Missouri Shared context
Missouri units were observed operating in the vicinity of Fort Smith.
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Mark Carney Shared context
Mark Carney's birthplace and hometown is Fort Smith.
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Fort Smith Museum of History Shared context
The Fort Smith Museum of History is located within the city of Fort Smith.
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Kevin Rogers Shared context
Kevin Rogers was observed traveling from Fort Smith to Little Rock.
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Baptist Health Shared context
Baptist Health maintains operational presence and sells clinics within the geographical boundaries of Fort Smith.
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Southside High School Shared context
Southside High School is located within the city of Fort Smith.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
6 events- A program at Arkansas Colleges of Health Education in Fort Smith discusses the challenges facing the state's rural population.
- Newsweek rated North Hills Surgery Center for best ranking, while Garage Studio Fitness plans a grand opening in Fort Smith.
- Local officials attended a ceremony with John Boozman in Fort Smith.
- Arcare is investing in a new clinic in Fort Smith.
- Morton serves on the Fort Smith Board of Directors.
- Federal troops were observed moving between Fort Smith and Clarksville on October 8, 2026.
September 2026
10 events- Military units from Kansas, Iowa, and Missouri encountered forces near Fort Smith, while Kansas cavalry attacked the area.
- The city services a large area within the state of Arkansas, and Fire Chief Clark is advising on departmental budget issues.
- Telephone operators at Southwestern Bell in Fort Smith organized against company dismissal.
- Multiple distinct incidents occurred across Arkansas on September 15, 2026, including a county incorporation, a city disruption, and two fatal incidents.
- Fayetteville and Fort Smith are facing extreme weather conditions, including record heat and severe drought.
- Fort Smith, Arkansas hosted executions for murders committed in Indian Territory on September 3, 2026.
- The Arkansas River provides inexpensive local recreation options in Fort Smith.
- A petition has been filed seeking to maintain Sunday alcohol sales to ensure business competitiveness in Fort Smith.
- Mary Bentley is seeking to expand her services into Faulkner and Saline Counties, inspired by the Fort Smith unit.
- The Republic of Singapore Air Force is conducting F-35 training at Fort Smith, utilizing the base in Arkansas.
August 2026
10 events- A project involving the Fort Smith base is underway, with Little Rock district oversight, comments from John Boozman, and participation from a Birmingham-based company.
- Pilots from Poland and Finland are undergoing training at Fort Smith, a base located in Arkansas, with potential future expansion to include Germany.
- NOAA is reporting on radar coverage in Fort Smith, and the National Weather Service is confirmed as a partner of NOAA.
- An Air National Guard base is located in Fort Smith.
- Fort Smith's board voted on a $7 million water capital improvement plan and is securing grants for transmission line upgrades.
- A board of directors in Fort Smith reviewed rules pertaining to data center development.
- A bank provided a $100,000 donation for naming rights to the Sebastian County Library.
- Shayne McKinney is running for mayor of Fort Smith and is utilizing TikTok for digital content creation.
- Due to roof repairs, food services at Southside High School have shifted temporarily, coinciding with the consolidation of elementary schools in the Fort Smith area.
- A historical account of Fort Smith, which is located in Oklahoma, where vehicles were listed for sale in 2003.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
10 events- Fort Smith is located within Sebastian County limits.
- Local businesses in Fort Smith are providing food vouchers and services for evacuees from Wrigley.
- City officials in Fort Smith are considering issuing bonds to fund expansions for the police precinct.
- A resident from Fort Smith and a resident from Alpena received a state university fellowship on July 28, 2026.
- Charity wash events are currently being hosted in both Little Rock and Fort Smith.
- A consulting firm based in Alpharetta conducted a search that began on July 1, involving Fort Smith and Forest Park.
- Fort Smith utilizes the GovDeals platform for online surplus asset sales.
- Fort Smith Regional Airport is supporting large regional events and air shows.
- Michael Tilley is covering local economic developments in Fort Smith, while Don Gonyea reports on ground-level American elections.
- Baptist Health is selling clinics in Fort Smith.
June 2026
4 events- Fort Smith, a city in Arkansas, is situated within the state boundaries.
- Angel Reyes was promoted to associate principal at Modus Studio, a company that has operations in Fort Smith.
- Clark graduated from a nursing school cohort that has locations in both Little Rock and Fort Smith.
- An incident occurred on the river system of the Mulberry River near Fort Smith on May 28, 2026.