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Congratulations to Coach Jimmy Hurst and the Lady Pirates, who beat Antlers 11-4 to qualify for the State Tournament. The Lady Pirates took down the Valiant Lady Dawgs, 7-3 in Regional action Tuesday in Pocola. Though the team lost their first go-around with Antlers 5-10, the Lady Pirates redeemed themselves...
Police: Roland 2-year-old girl dies in accidental shooting after dad leaves loaded gun unsecured
ROLAND, Okla. — A Roland father is facing manslaughter charges after his 2-year-old daughter died in an accidental shooting after he allegedly fell asleep with his loaded gun on the dresser. Court documents say that on October 23, Roland police reported to the home of Thomas Goddard after hearing...
Fort Smith couple walks away with $500,000 after a quick stop at a gas station
FORT SMITH, Ark. — A Fort Smith couple is $500,000 richer after purchasing a lottery ticket from a gas station on Rogers Avenue this week. S. Jetullahu, a regular lottery player with a preference for scratch-offs, was gifted the ticket from her husband to celebrate an approaching birthday. "When...
Fort Smith School Board hears recommendation to close four buildings
The long-range facility committee for Fort Smith Public Schools recommended at the FSPS school board meeting Monday (April 23) a plan that would close four FSPS campuses over the next five years to improve the district’s facility use. The plan, which would eventually closing Belle Point, the Parker Center,...
Fort Smith sales tax revenue posts small gain through March
Fort Smith sales tax rebounded some in March, allowing city officials to breathe a little. The March sales tax report shows the city’s share of the 1% Sebastian County sales tax was up 3.04% from March 2023 and the 1% tax for city streets was up almost 1%. This...
Fort Smith fire chief retires after 34 years of dedication to the community
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Fort Smith Fire Department announced the retirement of Battalion Chief Tery Graves this month. Chief Graves dedicated 34 years of his life to servicing the Fort Smith community, the department said. The department shared a social media post saying:. "Thank you, Tery, for over...
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