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Towson Avenue resurfacing project set to begin
Towson Avenue Resurfacing Project Set to Begin in Early July. At the start of July, the resurfacing of Towson Avenue will enter full swing, with work scheduled to last through the end of the month. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is spearheading the project, which will improve the road condition for motorists along the highway.
Salvation Army aiming to keep River Valley residents cool this summer with its annual fan drive
FORT SMITH, Ark. — With summer heat on the rise in the River Valley, it can be difficult to find a moment of cool both outdoors and indoors. In efforts to keep the community cool, the Salvation Army of Fort Smith will begin collecting fans starting Monday, July 8.
Building permit values down 65% in Fort Smith metro through June
Fort Smith metro building activity continues to come in well under that of the record-breaking 2024. Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren reported combined June building permit values of $17.415 million, down 81% compared to the $91.877 million reported in June 2023. The June numbers were down 2.9% from the...
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