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Homes in Sebastian County sold for higher prices recently. Here's how much
Newly released data from Realtor.com for February shows that potential buyers and sellers in Sebastian County saw houses sell for higher than the previous month's median sales price of $150,500. The median home sold for $189,500, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means February, the most recent month...
Crawford County opens up burn site in Alma for vegetative debris
ALMA, Ark. — For the next two weeks, Crawford County has opened up a burn site in Alma for vegetative debris. County Judge Chris Keith said in an announcement that the site will only accept less than 10-foot pieces of limbs and trees. Starting Tuesday, May 14, residents can...
Sebastian County home listings asked for more money in April: See the current median price here
The median home in Sebastian County listed for $283,125 in April, up 1.3% from the previous month's $279,450, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price increased 13.3% from $250,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Sebastian County, not houses...
Arkansas family expanding access to Narcan through pharmacy vending machines
VAN BUREN, Ark. — A Van Buren family is working to reduce opioid overdose deaths by expanding access to Narcan. Before long, Fort Smith residents may notice a few vending machines around the city dispensing the nasal spray used to treat opioid overdoses free of charge. In March 2023,...
Crawford County continues move to new dispatch center despite storms
CRAWFORD COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Final preparations are being made to move equipment and staff into the new Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) adjacent to the Crawford County Justice Center in Van Buren, according to officials. The move to consolidate all county dispatchers into the new multi-million dollar single...
Severe storms slam Northwest Arkansas
Overnight storms wreak havoc in Northwest Arkansas, with residents of Magnolia Ridge Community in Van Buren narrowly escaping disaster. Homes damaged, trees toppled, and families forced to seek shelter as a severe storm tears through Crawford County. Remarkably, no injuries reported despite the chaos. Full story on THV 11 News.
Yard Waste Recycling Facility service hours extended in Van Buren due to extensive storm debris
VAN BUREN, Ark. — The City of Van Buren is extending the service hours of its Yard Waste Recycling Facility after extreme weather caused substantial debris. Residents can access the center on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. until Noon "until further notice." The center is located at 2844 Highway 59 South.
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