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FORT SMITH, A.R. (KNWA/KFTA) – Former Arkansas Razorback and current Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Jaylin Williams hosted his first ever Jaylin Williams youth basketball camp Friday morning in Fort Smith. Williams, who is graduate of Northside High School, spend the morning session with kids who ranged from six...
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A few groups of teens flocked about a dozen first responder personnel and their trucks. The teens were volunteers, and the emergency professionals had come to the hospital to give them an up-close look at their job. And there was a lot for them to see and do, like trying on firefighter jackets, climbing engine ladders, and prepping a dummy in the back of an ambulance.
Arkansas coalition receives $100 million in federal funds for energy, environment projects
Approximately half of Arkansas’ population is expected to feel the effects of a $100 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce climate pollution. A coalition including Metroplan, Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission and the city of Fort Smith is one of 25 recipients of the nationally funded grants, according to a press release. The funding is available through President Joe Biden’s Investing in America Agenda.
Braids & Fades back-to-school event to be held in Fort Smith
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Westark Barber College is hosting a back-to-school event on Aug 17 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event is called "Braids & Fades" and will provide free haircuts and braiding for students of all ages by local barbers. "We are honored to offer FREE...
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Arkansas investigating Fort Smith property over allegation of ties to Chinese government
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Arkansas Attorney General says there’s reasonable suspicion the owner has ties to the Chinese Communist Party.Watch the videocast above to learn more. 7-Day Forecast River Valley | 7-Day Forecast Northwest Arkansas | Interactive Radar | Live Skycams. 40/29 Get Ready Weather Team. Majestic:...
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RECENT COLLEGE GRADS: USDA RD-Arkansas Now Hiring in Fort Smith, Hope, Little Rock, Monticello & Russellville
RECENT GRADUATES: USDA Rural Development-Arkansas is seeking highly motivated recent College Grads to join our team. Positions Available in Fort Smith, Hope, Little Rock, Monticello & Russellville. Learn more at https://bit.ly/46nzV4W or scan QR Code below. **APPLY BY AUGUST 6**
Attorney General investigating Fort Smith company for potential China connections
An investigation is underway on 4811 S. Zero Street LLC, in Fort Smith, a company state officials suspect has connections to Chinese foreign nationals who may want to be near the foreign military pilot training center at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in the city. Arkansas Agriculture Secretary Wes Ward...
UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative gets $5 million grant for training programs
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a five-year, $5 million federal grant to support the UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative in its mission to improve the quality of care for older adults. The Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program grant, awarded by the Health Resources and Services Administration...
Arkansas Board of Corrections approves $1.5 billion medical contract, hears PROTECT Act updates
The Arkansas Board of Corrections on Friday approved a $1.5 billion medical contract, heard updates on policy procedures related to the Protect Arkansas Act and delayed hiring a new public information officer. The board also suspended the rules during a discussion of construction projects and approved a staff study to consider a 100-bed expansion in […]
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