Fort Smith

On July 7, the Fort Smith Board of Directors discussed a prospective expansion of the Gerber Products Company in Fort Smith through the use of $30 million in industrial revenue bonds.  The Gerber expansion, also known as Project Best-In-Class, will…

In Fort Smith, masks will be strongly encouraged indoors and outdoors. The city’s board of directors passed a resolution on Tuesday evening (July 7) encouraging individuals to wear masks both indoors and outdoors when social distancing is not possible. The…

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the U.S. job market, leaving many furloughed or jobless as the virus swept across the nation. As the nation continues the reopening process, unemployment is gradually dropping in many cities and…

Christina Lang will be taking over operations at TAC Air’s fixed base operation (FBO) in Fort Smith. As the new general manager, Lang will oversee day-to-day operations at the Fort Smith facility, hanger management and leasing, in addition to maintaining…

Nearly 26.5 million people have filed for unemployment within the last month in the United States and experts expect that number to increase in the coming months. In Arkansas, there have been 170,000 unemployment claims filed. WalletHub released a study…

By Ryan Nix   To say the least, Arkansas has a complicated, fraught history with race relations, particularly when it comes to African Americans. Black people have lived in Arkansas since slavery was introduced in the 18th century, and have…

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education Rance McClain: Osteopathic Growth Good for State Rance McClain, chancellor of Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM) in Fort Smith, says the introduction of osteopathic medical schools in Arkansas has benefited the state.   “One…

by Dwain Hebda   For a city that ranks in the Top 5 oldest Arkansas communities, Fort Smith is looking pretty good for her age.    Downtown, stunning murals decorate the walls of buildings and even an entire series of…

Four economic development officials were recognized today at the annual Arkansas Economic Developers & Chamber Executives (AEDCE) meeting in Fort Smith. The officials and volunteers received awards that highlighted their contributions to their local community and the larger region throughout…

by Jeremy Peppas Fort Smith attorney Mosie Boyd isn’t the first Arkansas to run for president, but she became the latest when she announced her run on Aug. 14. Boyd, a native Californian, first moved to Arkansas for law school…