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Harrison County judge grants injunction in Lincoln Middle School athletes suspension case
A hearing for a preliminary injunction is underway for a group of Lincoln Middle School track athletes who were barred from competing by the school after protesting a ruling in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals that blocked West Virginia's Save Women's Sports Act.
Washington County crisis facility closure leaves patients with few options
The Washington County Crisis Stabilization Unit, established in part to divert people with mental health problems away from jail, has closed.Why it matters: The closure exacerbates existing struggles to provide inpatient mental health care, with beds lacking statewide.State of play: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences staff was operating the 16-bed unit and said in March it would have to stop in June.But the unit closed abruptly in mid-April. UAMS cited staff resignations, per the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.The big picture: Patients have to be in an acute mental health crisis, like being suicidal or homicidal, to be admitted to an...
Flooded areas to avoid in Fort Smith this Sunday
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD) asked residents to avoid areas where they have received reports of flooding on May 5. FSPD advises residents to avoid driving into the following locations:. 5800 Kinkead Avenue. 6600 Kinkead Avenue. "Be aware that flooding may be a risk...
Fort Smith police searching for missing 12-year-old
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD) is asking for the community's help in finding an "endangered runway." According to FSPD, 12-year-old Kenley Adams was last seen in the 2200 block of North 50th Street. She was last seen wearing a black shirt, red shorts, and possibly white Crocs.
Fort Smith Eateries: Calico County
When it comes to a country-famous breakfast or a hearty meal of America favorites, it is hard to beat Calico County, which, having opened in 1984, is another well- established restaurant in Fort Smith. Antique metal signs hanging from the walls speak to the back-road charm reflected in both the menu and the decor.
Fun on the Frontier: Former Border Town Now A Center for Art, History
When assessing the attractions that make Fort Smith such a special place to visit, one word adequately sums them all up: culture. Attempt to define exactly what type of culture, however, and the former frontier outpost and military installation defies all common denominators. Military history, public art, cowboys, music festivals...
Arkansas State Police stress motorcycle safety ahead of Steel Horse Rally in Fort Smith
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Just a few days before Fort Smith's Steel Horse Rally begins, the Arkansas State Police (ASP) is reminding both residents and travelers to slow down and give each other some extra space. In a collaborative statement between ASP and the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety...
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