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Extras excited to see their community on the big screen after filming in Van Buren
VAN BUREN, Ark. — Main Street in Van Buren was briefly closed for the film production of "Broken Trail." "Our merchants are so excited about the filming of this movie," the Old Town Merchants Association said on their Facebook. "Broken Trail" — directed and written by Johnny Remo and...
After shooting, don’t break the ninth commandment
How should we respond to the attempted assassination of former President Trump? Follow Kevin Thompson’s advice. Thompson was lead pastor of Community Bible Church in the Fort Smith area for 13 years and now serves as the married life pastor of Bayside Church near Sacramento. Ten years ago, he...
Chaplain joins Vian Police Department
Vian’s Board of Trustees voted to appoint Buddy Hunt as a certified police chaplain for the Vian Police Department during their June 17 regular monthly meeting. Vian Police Chief Mark Harkins said Hunt will be the Vian Police Department’s first staffed department Chaplin, which is a non-paid position.
Marshals Museum first year attendance around 65,000; new board member named
With an attendance of around 65,000, the U.S. Marshals Museum has had a good inaugural year, according to Ben Johnson, museum president and CEO. He said attendance for the first year is “really great in the post-COVID world.”. Initial studies suggested the museum could average around 100,000 to 150,000...
Vian School Board approves contracts, staffing
The Vian Board of Education convened for its regular meeting on June 10, where Superintendent John Brockman gave a report on the progress of the new high school construction. The meeting then proceeded to the business section, where a series of crucial decisions were made. The board approved payroll, encumbrances, and warrants, noting a net increase of $13,158.25 in the General Funds for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Additionally, transfers within the Activity Funds were authorized, including $59 for slushies for the high school baseball team and $592 for plaques for TSA.
Work progresses on boardwalk connection from Carol Ann Cross Park to river
Work on the $1.18 million Carol Ann Cross Park boardwalk in Fort Smith is on track for completion in the late fall. Crawford Construction has completed most of the framing of the 0.45-mile concrete portion of the project that will connect the park to the Arkansas River. “Approximately 30% of...
Fort Smith officials vote to broaden low-income water bill assistance programs as rates go up
FORT SMITH, Ark. — In a special meeting on the night of July 16, the Fort Smith Board of Directors voted to increase the qualification levels for Project Concern, from 165% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines to 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, ultimately allowing more people to apply for the program.
$20.6M foreclosure hits four Arkansas apartment complexes
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Four apartment complexes in Pulaski, Sebastian and Washington counties were recently hit with a $20.6 million foreclosure judgment. PF Terrace Green LLC, known as the Terrace Green Apartments, at 8223 Scott Hamilton Drive, Little Rock. It was built in 1971 and has 100 units and two stories.
Morton to not run for Fort Smith Board reelection
Fort Smith City Director Lavon Morton said Monday (July 15) will not seek reelection to the Ward 2 Board of Directors seat he holds. Morton was first appointed to the position in April 2019, and was elected in 2020. He was up for election to the position in 2020, but...
Col. Nash to receive 2024 Jack White Leadership Award
Col. Andrew “Gus” Nash, the U.S. Air Force officer who led early basing actions with the foreign pilot training center in Fort Smith, will receive the Jack White Leadership Award from the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce, the chamber announced Monday (July 15). The award has since...
Riff Raff: Water, money, and lawyers
It’s safe to say a majority of frustration with a water rate hike for Fort Smith residents and tens of thousands of residents in nearby cities is the size of said hike. But you, Kind Reader, should instead be miffed as hell about the irresponsibility resulting in the need for hefty rate rises.
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