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Fort Smith officer shot last week has made "encouraging progress," department reports
4+ hour, 37+ min ago (496+ words) FORT SMITH -- Officer Kyle Newman, who was shot in a May 17 incident, remains in critical condition but has made "encouraging progress," according to a Sunday news release from the Fort Smith Police Department. "After speaking with Officer Newman's care team,…...
Next Step Homeless Services to break ground on 8, 000-square-foot facility, 30 tiny homes
16+ hour, 29+ min ago (884+ words) FORT SMITH -- Next Step Homeless Services will soon be breaking ground on a massive housing facility aimed at helping the unhoused population in Fort Smith. The project, dubbed "Next Step Neighborhood," will feature 30 tiny homes along with an 8, 000-square-foot support…...
Sportsman gearing up for season
16+ hour, 31+ min ago (119+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette FORT SMITH -- A reminder isn't needed for Fort Smith Sportsman Coach Brennan Rogers on how the American Legion season ended last year. In his first time back as a former player and assistant with the program, the…...
Divorces granted in Sebastian and Crawford counties from May 12-18
17+ hour, 1+ min ago (143+ words) The following divorces granted were recorded in the Sebastian County and Crawford County county clerks' offices May 12-18. 25-476. Mathew Slicis v. Kristi Slicis 26-141. Brandon Burns v. Jacqueline Burnett 26-153. Ashlyn Portwood v. Hunter Portwood 26-157. Sara Roberts v. Justin Roberts 26-1. Michelle Ciattei v. Jessica Ciattei 26-7. Taylor Brown v. Tristan…...
Fort Smith Northside's Dilworth signs with UA-Rich Mountain baseball, other athletes sign
16+ hour, 31+ min ago (65+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Fort Smith Northside's Dilworth signs with UA-Rich Mountain baseball, other athletes sign FORT SMITH " Johnathan Dilworth will take his many baseball tools onto the collegiate level. The Fort Smith Northside star signed with the University of Arkansas…...
Prep Rally Sports Club honors spring sports, year-end athletes
16+ hour, 31+ min ago (119+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Prep Rally Sports Club honors spring sports, year-end athletes FORT SMITH -- The Prep Rally Sports Club honored spring sports athletes and year-end awards for the 2025-26 school year Wednesday at Eastside Baptist Church Annex, also known as the…...
LIVE! A Music Calendar: Dierks Bentley, Ricky Skaggs come to Northwest Arkansas June 12
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (119+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette LIVE! A Music Calendar: Dierks Bentley, Ricky Skaggs come to Northwest Arkansas June 12 Multi-platinum country superstar Dierks Bentley brings the legendary Ricky Skaggs and up-and-comer Owen Riegling to Northwest Arkansas for a night of rowdy barn burners…...
Guilty plea gets Van Buren man 15 years in Department of Corrections after he stabbed ex-girlfriend's new love interest
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (141+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Guilty plea gets Van Buren man 15 years in Department of Corrections after he stabbed ex-girlfriend's new love interest Limore pleads guilty to attempted murder of man his ex-girlfriend wanted to date VAN BUREN -- A 30-year-old man who…...
Fort Smith Police Department warns public of AI-generated videos of injured officer
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (567+ words) FORT SMITH -- An AI-generated video depicting Officer Kyle Newman thanking the public for their support and being "back with his family" has shown up on social media, and the Fort Smith Police Department is asking the public not to share…...
Scranton's Mainer looks to finish with state softball title
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (60+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Scranton's Mainer looks to finish with state softball title SCRANTON -- All good things come to an end. That'll especially be true when it comes to Scranton senior De Laney Mainer's softball career when she steps off the…...