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Sebastian County bailiffs subdue defendant after courtroom outburst

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Deputies say, the Fort Smith man started making threats and damaging property after being sentenced to 15 years in prison.Property · Fort Smith Read Article

Crawford County jury finds English not guilty of rape and related charges involving girl | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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VAN BUREN — A Crawford County jury found a Fort Smith man not guilty of rape and related counts involving a girl younger than 14 years old after less than three hours of deliberations.Fort Smith · Fort Smith Read Article

DWG Capital Acquires 256,314 SF Industrial Facility in Fort Smith, Arkansas Leased to Stryten Energy

FORT SMITH, ARK. — DWG Capital Partners has acquired a 256,314-square-foot manufacturing and distribution facility located at 4115 S. Zero St. in Fort Smith, a city on the Arkansas-Oklahoma border. Stryten Energy, a U.S.-based energy storage solutions provider, has occupied the industrial property since its construction in 1975. Atlas Holdings, which recently announced plans in April 2025 to expand its domestic manufacturing footprint, owns and …Fort Smith · Fort Smith Read Article

Former Fort Smith physician sentenced to 110 years for sexual assault of minor

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A former family physician in Fort Smith was sentenced Wednesday to 110 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to multiple counts of sexual assault and related charges, according to court records. Ladaryl M. Lankford, 46, pleaded guilty to five counts of sexual assault, one count of introducing a controlled substance into the body of another for a sex offense, and three additional charges. Each of the abuse-related …Fort Smith · Fort Smith Read Article

Chief Hangs Up the Uniform After Four Decades

After nearly four decades of service, Chief Master Sgt. Brian Anible, senior enlisted leader for the 188th Mission Support Group, is hanging up his uniform on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.Fort Smith · Fort Smith Read Article

Beyond the Badge: Why the U.S. Marshals Museum Is a Must-See American Masterpiece

When you think of a national museum, you probably picture marble halls and a hushed reverence for history.Fort Smith · Fort Smith Read Article

Health officials issue warning over life-threatening illness amid rising cases: 'There are no cures yet'

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Health officials in Arkansas are warning residents about a little-known and potentially life-threatening tick-borne illness. What's happening? Alpha-gal syndrome is a tick-borne illness that causes a severe allergy to red meat. It's been on the rise in the U.S. in recent years, and Arkansas reported 330 confirmed or probable cases in 2024. 40/29 News talked to a few Arkansans dealing with AGS who now have to adhere to strict diets to avoid aller…Health · Fort Smith Read Article

Obituary: Inge Maerowitz, 95

Inge Maerowitz was born in Crailsheim, Bavaria on Aug. 28, 1930. Her parents Sophie Strauss and Bernard Heineman were married in Crailsheim, and lived with the bride’s parents until 1933 when they and their oldest daughter Beate, all moved to Wuerzburg, Bavaria. In 1938 Inge came to the United States and lived in New Milford, CT, then moved to Westport, where she attended Bedford Elementary School and Bedford Junior High before moving to Norwalk…Fort Smith · Fort Smith Read Article

ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) Given New $72.00 Price Target at Bank of America

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ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB – Free Report) had its target price cut by Bank of America from $73.00 to $72.00 in a report issued on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a neutral rating on the transportation company’s stock. ARCB has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of ArcBest in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Cowen reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of ArcBes…Fort Smith · Fort Smith Read Article

Arkansas’ 142nd Field Artillery Brigade set to leave Tuesday for Washington, D.C. | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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FORT SMITH -- Members of Arkansas's 142 Field Artillery Brigade departed from Fort Chaffee Monday morning on their way to Washington, D.C.Fort Smith · Fort Smith Read Article

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Sebastian County bailiffs subdue defendant after courtroom outburst

Crawford County jury finds English not guilty of rape and related charges involving girl | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

DWG Capital Acquires 256,314 SF Industrial Facility in Fort Smith, Arkansas Leased to Stryten Energy

Former Fort Smith physician sentenced to 110 years for sexual assault of minor

Chief Hangs Up the Uniform After Four Decades

Beyond the Badge: Why the U.S. Marshals Museum Is a Must-See American Masterpiece

Health officials issue warning over life-threatening illness amid rising cases: 'There are no cures yet'

Obituary: Inge Maerowitz, 95

ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) Given New $72.00 Price Target at Bank of America

Arkansas’ 142nd Field Artillery Brigade set to leave Tuesday for Washington, D.C. | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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Sebastian County bailiffs subdue defendant after courtroom outburst

Crawford County jury finds English not guilty of rape and related charges involving girl | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

DWG Capital Acquires 256,314 SF Industrial Facility in Fort Smith, Arkansas Leased to Stryten Energy

Former Fort Smith physician sentenced to 110 years for sexual assault of minor

Chief Hangs Up the Uniform After Four Decades

Beyond the Badge: Why the U.S. Marshals Museum Is a Must-See American Masterpiece

Health officials issue warning over life-threatening illness amid rising cases: 'There are no cures yet'

Obituary: Inge Maerowitz, 95

ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) Given New $72.00 Price Target at Bank of America

Arkansas’ 142nd Field Artillery Brigade set to leave Tuesday for Washington, D.C. | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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