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BRIDGE IN HODGEN DEDICATED TO RICK FORD

On Nov 5, 2026 Rick Ford’s family gathered together for bridge dedication in Hodgen. Deputy Warden Ford began his career with the department in 1983 as a correctional officer; he was promoted to Correctional Counselor in 1987; Administrative Officer in 1990; Correctional Case Manager Supervisor in 1994; in 1997 was names Assistant Training Administrator at the Center for Correctional Officer Studies in Wilburton, OK; transferred to JEHCC in July 2001 to assume the position of Unit Manager serving until he was named Deputy Warden.

Hodgen, OK · 2d

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Vian water line leak leaves residents without water Sunday

A water leak in Vian has put many residents without water on Sunday, officials say.

Vian, OK · 6h

KNWA & FOX24

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Fort Smith breaks ground on new water line

The City of Fort Smith is celebrating the start of a new phase of the Lake Fort Smith water transmission line.

Fort Smith, AR · 2d

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Midnight coin toss decides Oklahoma high school football playoff spot

🪙🏈 Three Oklahoma high school football teams. Two playoff spots. One midnight coin toss in a catfish restaurant parking lot. 🪙🏈

Oklahoma · 1d

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Fort Smith celebrates 10th year of Hometown Market Days

Hometown Market Days returned to Fort Smith on Friday and Saturday, bringing two days of holiday shopping, handmade goods and small businesses to the Fort Smith Convention Center.

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Fort Smith List Prices Fall as Fewer Homes Hit the Market

Fort Smith buyers found lower asking prices than a year ago, while a shrinking flow of newly listed homes kept fresh options slim.

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Fort Smith metro building permit values up almost 16% in October

Building activity in the Fort Smith metro dropped in October compared with September but was ahead of October 2025, with the October activity including a more than $3 million permit for work at the Greenwood High School football stadium. October permit values in Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren totaled...

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Hackett volleyball hitter part of Lady Hornets’ ‘three-peat’ championship run

A common sports term for doing something three times is turning a hat trick. Hackett got the hat trick with its volleyball program, winning its third straight state championship when the Lady Hornets captured the Class 2A title on Oct. 31 in Hot Springs, beating rival Mansfield in four sets.

Hackett, AR · 1d

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Wolverines look to enter playoffs with Senior Night win over Hulbert

The Vian Wolverines earned a playoff spot from District AI-4 when they handled the Haskell Haymakers 50-13 last Friday night. “I think we played probably our most complete game last Friday,” first-year Vian coach Lance Winans said. “We executed on all three levels (offense, defense and special teams) very well. It’s taken a little longer, but we’re playing our best football right now. I was really happy.”

Vian, OK · 2d

KNWA & FOX24

AR River Holiday Market brings over 150 vendors to Fort Smith

Saturday marked the AR River Holiday Market at Kay Rodgers Park, a one-day-only event that brought together over 150 vendor booths.

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Webbers Falls, Gans meet in 8-man showdown with playoff ramifications on the line

All looked gloomy for the Gans Grizzlies after they lost last week’s District BII-4 road game 42-14 to the Keota Lions. “We’ve moved on,” Gans coach Gary Hixon said. “We know we have to move on. As disappointed as we were the other night, we have a chance to win our last game. Not many teams can do that. They’ve been pretty excited.”

Webbers Falls, OK · 2d

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Parrot Island operating agreement, change order on Fort Smith Board agenda

A new operating agreement and a project change order for Parrot Island Waterpark, which continues to be a subject of debate over expansion and operating costs, will be reviewed by the Fort Smith Board of Directors during a Tuesday (Nov. 10) study session. The change order, requested by San Clemente,...

Fort Smith, AR · 12h

Baxter Bulletin

Bombers crush Southside to clinch first-round playoff bye

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Mountain Home Bombers rebounded in a mighty way Friday night, securing a first-round playoff bye with a 38-6 dismantling of the Fort Smith Southside Mavericks at Bomber Stadium. Coming off last week’s loss at Van Buren, the Bombers excelled in all three phases...

Mountain Home, AR · 1d

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