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Jaylin Williams hosts first Jaylin Williams Youth Basketball Camp in Fort Smith
FORT SMITH, A.R. (KNWA/KFTA) – Former Arkansas Razorback and current Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Jaylin Williams hosted his first ever Jaylin Williams youth basketball camp Friday morning in Fort Smith. Williams, who is graduate of Northside High School, spend the morning session with kids who ranged from six...
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Braids & Fades back-to-school event to be held in Fort Smith
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Westark Barber College is hosting a back-to-school event on Aug 17 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event is called "Braids & Fades" and will provide free haircuts and braiding for students of all ages by local barbers. "We are honored to offer FREE...
Mercy to open 3 new primary care facilities inside Walmart Supercenters across Arkansas by the end of the summer
ROGERS, Ark. — Mercy announced it is opening three new primary care facilities inside Walmart Supercenters in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. The three locations are former Walmart Health centers that recently closed. The release said Mercy "will solely run the clinics," saying "Walmart will not be involved in the provision or oversight of care."
Arkansas investigating Fort Smith property over allegation of ties to Chinese government
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Arkansas Attorney General says there’s reasonable suspicion the owner has ties to the Chinese Communist Party.Watch the videocast above to learn more. 7-Day Forecast River Valley | 7-Day Forecast Northwest Arkansas | Interactive Radar | Live Skycams. 40/29 Get Ready Weather Team. Majestic:...
Arkansas coalition receives $100 million in federal funds for energy, environment projects
Approximately half of Arkansas’ population is expected to feel the effects of a $100 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce climate pollution. A coalition including Metroplan, Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission and the city of Fort Smith is one of 25 recipients of the nationally funded grants, according to a press release. The funding is available through President Joe Biden’s Investing in America Agenda.
Popular Film Fest & Tradeshow Expands
Streaming might be all the rage these days, but not in Fort Smith, Arkansas—and not in August. That is when selected films from around the world are screened in area venues, and film buffs and film professionals travel from near and far to view, learn, network, and enjoy. The...
RECENT COLLEGE GRADS: USDA RD-Arkansas Now Hiring in Fort Smith, Hope, Little Rock, Monticello & Russellville
RECENT GRADUATES: USDA Rural Development-Arkansas is seeking highly motivated recent College Grads to join our team. Positions Available in Fort Smith, Hope, Little Rock, Monticello & Russellville. Learn more at https://bit.ly/46nzV4W or scan QR Code below. **APPLY BY AUGUST 6**
High school football schedules for Arkansas, Oklahoma teams in Fort Smith area
The middle of the summer is here, which means high school football isn't far behind. Teams can begin practice for the 2024 Arkansas high school football season on Aug. 5, with first games scheduled for Labor Day weekend, Aug. 29-31. The regular season goes into early November, with the playoffs scheduled to begin Nov. 15. ...
Attorney General investigating Fort Smith company for potential China connections
An investigation is underway on 4811 S. Zero Street LLC, in Fort Smith, a company state officials suspect has connections to Chinese foreign nationals who may want to be near the foreign military pilot training center at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in the city. Arkansas Agriculture Secretary Wes Ward...
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