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Crawford County Quorum Court hears water district concerns about contracts with Fort Smith
6+ hour, 42+ min ago (175+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Crawford County Quorum Court hears water district concerns about contracts with Fort Smith VAN BUREN -- The Crawford County Quorum Court heard from a member of the Highway 71 Water District No. 1 board at their meeting Monday regarding ongoing…...
Police still searching for woman suspected in shooting death of 16-year-old boy
21+ hour, 15+ min ago (351+ words) FORT SMITH -- Authorities continue to search for a 19-year-old woman suspected of murder in the July 7 shooting death of a Fort Smith teenager. Meanwhile, the 18-year-0ld man charged with first-degree murder and aggravated robbery in the shooting has a court…...
Girls Inc. names Greta Barr of Fort Smith to national board of directors
19+ hour, 55+ min ago (176+ words) A Fort Smith real estate broker has been named to the board of directors for Girls Inc. Greta Barr, associate broker at Seiter & Wright Commercial Properties in Fort Smith, has been named to the organization's board, according to a July…...
Van Buren husband faces more child rape charges, mental health exam set for wife in Benton County, Crawford County cases
23+ hour, 25+ min ago (119+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Van Buren husband faces more child rape charges, mental health exam set for wife in Benton County, Crawford County cases Husband, wife both have pleaded not guilty BENTONVILLE -- A Van Buren man already charged with multiple counts…...
River Valley Restaurant Inspections: Dead roaches on top of dishwashing machine, insect killer stored above food items
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (1185+ words) Priority foundation rules support, facilitate or enable one or more priority items. Core violations include items that usually relate to general sanitation, operational controls, equipment design or general maintenance. Only categories in which an establishment was cited are listed. Core…...
Sebastian County Quorum Court to discuss emergency ordinance on county roads
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (92+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Sebastian County Quorum Court to discuss emergency ordinance on county roads FORT SMITH -- The Sebastian County Quorum Court will weigh an emergency ordinance regarding county roads at their meeting Tuesday. Justices of the peace are set to…...
Tammi Hamby, mother in Crawford County kidnapping case, to argue ‘choice of evils’ as defense
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (131+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Tammi Hamby, mother in Crawford County kidnapping case, to argue ‘choice of evils’ as defense Former Crawford County library board member accused plot targeting her adult daughter VAN BUREN -- A mother charged in the kidnapping of her…...
Gee Creek Bridge on Arkansas 123 to close temporarily beginning Monday
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (244+ words) The bridge over Gee Creek on Arkansas 123 in Johnson County is scheduled to close around the clock beginning 6 a.m. Monday and remain closed until Friday. Weather permitting, the closure will allow crews to perform bridge rehabilitation work. Arkansas 123 will remain open…...
Police: Fort Smith man asked for ‘sneaky shower shots’ online when seeking photos, videos of young girls
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (101+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Police: Riddell asked for ‘sneaky shower shots’ via messaging app FORT SMITH -- A 37-year-old man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to felony charges accusing him of requesting "sneaky shower shots" of children on a messaging app. Joshua D....
Arkansas Oklahoma Gas awards $50,000 to 8 River Valley nonprofits through Summit Cares program
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (184+ words) FORT SMITH -- Eight River Valley nonprofits were awarded grants totaling $50,000 through the 2026 Summit Cares Grant Program in a celebration held Wednesday at the Arkansas Oklahoma Gas office in Fort Smith. The local nonprofits will expand services and strengthen communities with…...