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Heavy rain causes flooding in Ozark
OZARK, Ark. — Heavy rain on Thursday caused flash flooding in parts of 5COUNTRY, and one neighborhood in Ozark said it’s something they’re no stranger to. “Unfortunately, we had not had rain in several days,” Ozark Mayor Roxie Hall said. “The ground was extremely dry and in an hour and a half, we got 4.3 inches of rain. It had nowhere to go but to rise.”
UAFS names new dean for College of Arts and Sciences
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will welcome a new dean to campus in July. Dr. Toni Alexander will begin as the new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences July 8, following a national search. ”I’m honored to be invited to join such a dynamic institution and...
Fort Smith woman wins $500,000 lottery prize playing instant game
An early birthday gift for a Fort Smith woman purchased at a gas station on Rogers Avenue turned into a $500,000 prize, according to a news release from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery.
Future School of Fort Smith students support ‘Pet Pawtraits’ program
Forget having a Monet or Picasso that may be costly to protect or can’t be showcased outside a museum. The hip new art is “pawtraits.” And the coolest ones are those painted by students of the Future School in Fort Smith that may be part of adopting a pet.
Riff Raff: It’s more than just a medical school
More than 11 years ago this fella told me about a new Fort Smith-based organization of which he was certain would do great and transformative things. One of the few areas in which I excel as a journalist is being skeptical. My BS meter moved toward the red the more this guy talked.
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