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Fort Smith mayor wants a???thorough review??? of city computer attack
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (757+ words) by Michael Tilley ([email protected]) September 11, 2026 1:37 pm 583 views Several members of the Fort Smith Board of Directors and Mayor George McGill remain tight-lipped about the impacts of a citywide computer system attack, but those who responded to questions want a…...
Arkansas mothers deserve a seat at the table
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (369+ words) by Erin Erenberg ([email protected]) 8 seconds ago 0 views There are roughly 85 million moms in America, and together we control between $11 trillion and $15 trillion in annual spending power. We make more than 80% of household spending decisions. Chamber of Mothers was built…...
The Compass Report: Data shows moderation in Arkansas metro economies
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (373+ words) by Talk Business & Politics staff ([email protected]) 8 seconds ago 0 views The four Arkansas metro areas measured by The Compass Report all showed relative gains in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, but the trends are showing…...
Dr. Voris named Physician of the Year by Fort Smith chamber
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (305+ words) by Talk Business & Politics staff ([email protected]) 2 seconds ago 0 views Dr. Justin Voris, a family medicine physician and member of the Fort Smith Regional Airport Commission, has been selected the 2026 Physician of the Year by the healthcare committee of the…...
Blue Cross, CHI-St. Vincent announce separation of network partnership
1+ week, 4+ day ago (313+ words) by Roby Brock ([email protected]) 9 minutes ago 8 views Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CommonSpirit Health, the parent company of CHI-St. Vincent, are no longer in a network partnership, according to news releases from both entities. Blue Cross announced…...
???Positive changes??? a goal with RoarCorps??? mental health outreach
1+ week, 5+ day ago (476+ words) by Kimberly Mundell ([email protected]) 12 seconds ago 0 views Editor’s note: This is the third story in a five-part series about the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith’s RoarCorps program. Link here for the first story, and link here for the…...
Then and Now: Persistence key to Derek Gibson???s career
1+ week, 5+ day ago (404+ words) by Nancy Peevy ([email protected]) 12 minutes ago 14 views For Derek Gibson, chief operating officer of Legacy Bank, persistent perseverance wins the race. After more than two decades in banking, he compares his journey to a rock in a stream. “The…...
Boosting youth literacy one goal of RoarCorps program
1+ week, 6+ day ago (440+ words) by Kimberly Mundell ([email protected]) 10 seconds ago 0 views Editor’s note: This is the second story in a five-part series about the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith’s RoarCorps program. Link here for the first story. To help address reading deficiencies…...
Rep. Ladyman plans to sponsor nuclear power bill
3+ week, 3+ day ago (652+ words) by Steve Brawner ([email protected]) 5 hours ago 60 views A state representative who has successfully sponsored legislation expanding nuclear energy in Arkansas said he will sponsor another bill next year that will fund the state’s dormant “atomic coordinator” role. Rep. Jack Ladyman,…...
Water conservation measures requested with all city, regional Fort Smith water users
4+ week, 1+ day ago (260+ words) by Talk Business & Politics staff ([email protected]) 8 seconds ago 0 views More than two weeks of no meaningful rainfall and triple-digit daily temperatures have resulted in drought conditions in the Fort Smith metro, forcing the city of Fort Smith on Aug....