The Board of Directors voted 4-3 Tuesday to adopt the Safe Fort Smith Action Plan as a comprehensive safety plan for city roadways. rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/news/2024/sep/…

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month on Monday with mini conchas, sweet bread and coffee. rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/news/2024/sep/…

The city of Fort Smith will celebrate the 40th anniversary of becoming sister city to Cisterna, Italy beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday with the opening of an exhibition titled Celebrating 40 Years of "Gemellaggio"! at the Fort Smith Museum of History. rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/news/2024/sep/…

Stroke survivors will learn about the importance of nutrition and recovery when the Baptist Health stroke survivors support group meets at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Baptist Health Glass Classroom on the first floor of the hospital, 1001 Towson Ave. rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/news/2024/sep/…

The city's Fire Department will be getting a comprehensive occupational medical program thanks to a $140,019 federal grant. rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/news/2024/sep/…

After missing six and a half games last year because of a hand injury, Charleston junior quarterback Carter Little aimed to return better than ever. He's done just that this season, and it continued during a week worth celebrating. rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/news/2024/sep/…

Simplification seemed to suit the Sallisaw (Okla.) Central Tigers very well Thursday night. rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/news/2024/sep/…

Western Arkansas Ballet Presents ‘Showtime — Songs of the Rat Pack’ in Van Buren. rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/news/2024/sep/…

LIVE! A Music Calendar: Buffalo Nichols plays the blues in Fort Smith. rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/news/2024/sep/…

James Halitzka cited "minor health issues" as the reason he announced his resignation Friday afternoon as Greenwood's girls basketball coach, effective immediately. rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/news/2024/sep/…

River Valley Player Profiles — Jacob Gregory, Muldrow, Okla.; Joseph Stone, Roland, Okla. rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/news/2024/sep/…

Watching with one of the best seats in the house, Fort Smith Southside volleyball Coach Natalie Throneberry is often in awe of what she sees from her senior class. rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/news/2024/sep/…

A woman reported missing on Sunday has been located and is safe. rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/news/2024/sep/…

The Babb Center for Career Services at UAFS will host a grand re-opening of its Career Clothing Closet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in its new location in Flanders 110. rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/news/2024/sep/…

Fort Smith police are seeking the public's help in finding the suspect in a hit-and-run accident that left a motorcyclist with serious injuries earlier this month. rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/news/2024/sep/…

A child suffered serious injuries Tuesday afternoon when struck by a vehicle in front of Morrison Elementary School, according to police. rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/news/2024/sep/…

Stay healthy -- The Sebastian County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of Health will offer flu vaccinations at no charge from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Ben Geren Park Storm Shelter, 7200 Zero St., Fort Smith. rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/news/2024/sep/…

On Wednesdays we feature an in-state prospect who could be flying under the radar of college coaches. This week's prospect is Fort Smith Southside’s Blake Forsgren. rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/news/2024/sep/…

Van Buren and Harrison finished with a team score of 327 for a third-place tie in the boys division during the 5A-West Conference golf tournament at the Big Creek Golf & Country Club in Mountain Home. rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/news/2024/sep/…

RIVER VALLEY VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Gabriella DuPree finished with double-double with 14 kills and 13 digs to lead the Lady Mavericks to a 25-19, 25-18, 25-16 win over Rogers in 6A-West Conference volleyball. rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/news/2024/sep/…