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Fort Smith faces up to $25 million in consent decree penalties
The City of Fort Smith faces a possible $25 million penalty if state and federal officials do not approve a city plan to modify a federal consent decree mandating sewer system improvements. Part of that plan includes pushing the consent decree deadline to 2036. “As was discussed during the Aug....
188th Wing conducts safety trainings before nations make their way to Fort Smith
FORT SMITH, Ark. — As the Ebbing Air Force Base in Fort Smith awaits the arrival of pilots from across the world in just a few months, it's practicing safety. That includes one training on Monday testing the newly installed resting gear. That resting gear was installed at the...
Developers respond to FCRA lawsuit, allege retaliation and deceptive practices
Developers included in a lawsuit filed in July by the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) have filed a counterclaim saying FCRA engages in deceptive practices and the original lawsuit was filed for retaliation against developers speaking out against the trust. A lawsuit was filed July 12 in Sebastian County Circuit...
Poland to train on new F-35 jets in Arkansas under US foreign military sales program
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — New F-35A Lightning II fighter jets fresh off the manufacturing line will soon be based in Arkansas—but they’re not for the U.S. Air Force; they’re being sold to key NATO ally Poland. The warplanes destined for Poland, 32 in all, are first...
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill selected for U.S. Air Force education program
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill has been selected for the inaugural class of the United States Air Force Air Education and Training Command Civic Leader Program.
Ritter Communications Expands RightFiber Internet to Fort Smith
Fort Smith residents are set to benefit from high-speed, fiber optic internet as Ritter Communications begins a $6.3 million infrastructure investment to expand its RightFiber service. This expansion will bring multi-gig internet speeds and enhanced digital connectivity to local neighborhoods, marking a significant improvement in the area’s internet access.
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