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1 month ago | nwaonline.com | Campbell Roper

FORT SMITH -- The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith had its fifth annual Day of Giving this week. The contributions from Day of Giving go toward student scholarships, campus initiatives and experiences, Alumni Engagement Director Jasmine Smith said. The 23 participating projects have a collective goal of $100,000. Smith said the projects individually applied for their funding needs outside of their regular budget and that's how the goal was set.

1 month ago | arkansasonline.com | Campbell Roper

On the move? Let us read it for you. LISTEN NOW Your browser does not support the audio element. FORT SMITH -- The Fort Smith Board of Directors chose to defer to the city administrator regarding disciplinary action for the city's chief human resources officer Tuesday.

1 month ago | nwaonline.com | Campbell Roper

FORT SMITH -- The city was given a limited timeline and unpredictable circumstances but leaders are still committed to completing...

1 month ago | nwaonline.com | Campbell Roper

FORT SMITH -- The Fort Smith Board of Directors discussed a proposed ordinance on public encampments at its study session...

1 month ago | nwaonline.com | Campbell Roper

FORT SMITH -- A U.S. Supreme Court decision made last June -- and the impact it could have on the local homeless population -- will again be a topic of discussion for city leaders. The city's Board of Directors will continue its discussion on the creation of an ordinance to combat camping in the downtown area, which has been reported as an issue by city leaders and downtown business owners, at its study session Tuesday. The decision in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v.