# fort smith (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover fort smith. Page: Feed: --- ## [Sallisaw senior Dagan Grizzle gained strength to hold his own up front](https://talkbusiness.net/2026/08/sallisaw-senior-dagan-grizzle-gained-strength-to-hold-his-own-up-front/) _2026-08-22 · Buck Ringgold · Talk Business & Politics_ Dagan Grizzle started as a sophomore on Sallisaw’s offensive line, but the experience didn’t go quite well for him. For the most part, he was physically overwhelmed by opposing defensive... The post Sallisaw senior Dagan Grizzle gained strength to hold his own up front appeared first on Talk Business & Politics . ## [Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: Mulberry receives $10 million for water plant, ATU-Ozark student numbers rise](https://talkbusiness.net/2026/08/fort-smith-metro-news-briefs-mulberry-receives-10-million-for-water-plant-atu-ozark-student-numbers-rise/) _2026-08-22 · Talk Business & Politics staff · Talk Business & Politics_ Following are recent news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. Mulberry Money U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark, and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Arkansas... The post Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: Mulberry receives $10 million for water plant, ATU-Ozark student numbers rise appeared first on Talk Business & Politics . ## [Skyline Report: Northwest Arkansas a ‘buyer’s market’ amid mixed home prices](https://talkbusiness.net/2026/08/skyline-report-northwest-arkansas-a-buyers-market-amid-mixed-home-prices/) _2026-08-21 · Jeff Della Rosa · Talk Business & Politics_ Home sales continue to increase in Northwest Arkansas, yet pricing was mixed, with the average price of homes sold starting to decline in Benton and Madison counties but still rising... The post Skyline Report: Northwest Arkansas a ‘buyer’s market’ amid mixed home prices appeared first on Talk Business & Politics . ## [Fort Smith change-of-government proclamations filed with county clerk](https://talkbusiness.net/2026/08/fort-smith-change-of-government-proclamations-filed-with-county-clerk/) _2026-08-21 · Michael Tilley · Talk Business & Politics_ There is confusion no more about the submission of two proclamations calling for a Fort Smith change-of-government question on the November 2026 ballot, according to opinions from Sebastian County Prosecuting... The post Fort Smith change-of-government proclamations filed with county clerk appeared first on Talk Business & Politics . ## [Fort Smith, Van Buren hospitality tax revenue down in the first half of 2026](https://talkbusiness.net/2026/08/fort-smith-van-buren-hospitality-tax-revenue-down-in-the-first-half-of-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Tina Alvey Dale · Talk Business & Politics_ Hospitality tax revenue for the first half of the year is down slightly in Van Buren and Fort Smith from numbers reported in the first six months of 2025. Weaker... The post Fort Smith, Van Buren hospitality tax revenue down in the first half of 2026 appeared first on Talk Business & Politics . ## [Joe Ford to be honored at Pulaski County sheriff’s foundation dinner](https://talkbusiness.net/2026/08/joe-ford-to-be-honored-at-pulaski-county-sheriffs-foundation-dinner/) _2026-08-21 · Roby Brock · Talk Business & Politics_ Joe Ford, the longtime leader of Alltel Corp., a former state senator, and co-founder and chairman Westrock Coffee, will be honored on Thursday (Aug. 27) at the Pulaski County Sheriff’s... The post Joe Ford to be honored at Pulaski County sheriff’s foundation dinner appeared first on Talk Business & Politics . ## [Arkansas job growth moderates in July, jobless rate dips to 4%](https://talkbusiness.net/2026/08/arkansas-job-growth-moderates-in-july-jobless-rate-dips-to-4/) _2026-08-21 · Talk Business & Politics staff · Talk Business & Politics_ Arkansas’ nonfarm job growth in July was almost flat compared with July 2025, with the state’s jobless rate of 4% coming in better than the 4.1% in July 2025. More... The post Arkansas job growth moderates in July, jobless rate dips to 4% appeared first on Talk Business & Politics . ## [Poll: Similar trends in CD2 show tight race between Hill, Jones](https://talkbusiness.net/2026/08/poll-similar-trends-in-cd2-show-tight-race-between-hill-jones/) _2026-08-20 · Talk Business & Politics staff · Talk Business & Politics_ A new poll in Congressional District 2 shows a competitive, tight race between U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, and his Democratic challenger Chris Jones. A Congressional District-level Talk Business... The post Poll: Similar trends in CD2 show tight race between Hill, Jones appeared first on Talk Business & Politics . ## [Butterfield Stagecoach monument could be in place by early October](https://talkbusiness.net/2026/08/butterfield-stagecoach-monument-could-be-in-place-by-early-october/) _2026-08-20 · Michael Tilley · Talk Business & Politics_ Ground has been cleared in the 200-block of Garrison Avenue in downtown Fort Smith, and the location could see a completed Butterfield Stagecoach monument by early to mid-October, said organizer... The post Butterfield Stagecoach monument could be in place by early October appeared first on Talk Business & Politics . ## [University of Arkansas establishes materials research institute](https://talkbusiness.net/2026/08/university-of-arkansas-establishes-materials-research-institute/) _2026-08-20 · Talk Business & Politics staff · Talk Business & Politics_ The University of Arkansas announced Thursday (Aug. 20) the launch of a new research institute that’s expected to “transform materials research into real-world solutions for industry, society and the state.”... The post University of Arkansas establishes materials research institute appeared first on Talk Business & Politics . ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZI38rwizLEVr) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [Degen Foundation provides more than $570,000 in grants, scholarships](https://talkbusiness.net/2026/08/degen-foundation-provides-more-than-570000-in-grants-scholarships/) _2026-08-20 · Talk Business & Politics staff · Talk Business & Politics_ The Fort Smith-based Degen Foundation announced Thursday (Aug. 20) the awarding of grants and scholarships totaling more than $570,000, including a $160,000 grant to the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education... The post Degen Foundation provides more than $570,000 in grants, scholarships appeared first on Talk Business & Politics . ## [Rep. Ladyman plans to sponsor nuclear power bill](https://talkbusiness.net/2026/08/rep-ladyman-plans-to-sponsor-nuclear-power-bill/) _2026-08-20 · Steve Brawner · Talk Business & Politics_ A state representative who has successfully sponsored legislation expanding nuclear energy in Arkansas said he will sponsor another bill next year that will fund the state’s dormant “atomic coordinator” role.... The post Rep. Ladyman plans to sponsor nuclear power bill appeared first on Talk Business & Politics . ## [Corn and rice harvest underway in Arkansas](https://talkbusiness.net/2026/08/corn-and-rice-harvest-underway-in-arkansas/) _2026-08-20 · George Jared · Talk Business & Politics_ Abnormally dry conditions throughout the Arkansas Delta during the last month have sped the rice and corn harvest, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service... The post Corn and rice harvest underway in Arkansas appeared first on Talk Business & Politics . ## [Walmart quarterly net income dips, revenue up 5.9%](https://talkbusiness.net/2026/08/walmart-quarterly-net-income-dips-revenue-up-5-9/) _2026-08-20 · Kim Souza · Talk Business & Politics_ Walmart on Thursday (Aug. 20) reported adjusted earnings per share of 81 cents, up 19.1% compared with adjusted earnings per share in the 2025 quarter, and better than the consensus... The post Walmart quarterly net income dips, revenue up 5.9% appeared first on Talk Business & Politics . ## [Ashley Boles tapped to lead BRTC’s Law Enforcement Training Academy](https://talkbusiness.net/2026/08/ashley-boles-tapped-to-lead-brtcs-law-enforcement-training-academy/) _2026-08-20 · George Jared · Talk Business & Politics_ Black River Technical College has promoted Ashley Boles as BRTC’s Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA) director. Boles, a Batesville native, has been employed at BRTC’s LETA for 11 years as the Breath Alcohol Testing... The post Ashley Boles tapped to lead BRTC’s Law Enforcement Training Academy appeared first on Talk Business & Politics . ## [First Community Bank promotes Daniel Kemper](https://talkbusiness.net/2026/08/first-community-bank-promotes-daniel-kemper/) _2026-08-20 · George Jared · Talk Business & Politics_ First Community Bank has promoted Daniel Kemper to senior vice president, trust and wealth management officer. In his role, Kemper is responsible for providing and expanding trust and wealth management... The post First Community Bank promotes Daniel Kemper appeared first on Talk Business & Politics . ## [Gov. Sanders appoints Cory Cox as Special Justice to Supreme Court](https://talkbusiness.net/2026/08/gov-sanders-appoints-cory-cox-as-special-justice-to-supreme-court/) _2026-08-20 · Talk Business & Politics staff · Talk Business & Politics_ Gov. Sarah Sanders announced Wednesday (Aug. 19) that Cory Cox will serve as a Special Justice of the Supreme Court of Arkansas, replacing Justice Barbara W. Webb, who Chief Justice... The post Gov. Sanders appoints Cory Cox as Special Justice to Supreme Court appeared first on Talk Business & Politics . ## [Then and Now: Simpson a trusted resource as community bank president](https://talkbusiness.net/2026/08/then-and-now-simpson-a-trusted-resource-as-community-bank-president/) _2026-08-19 · Michael Tilley · Talk Business & Politics_ Robin Simpson’s job as community bank president of Huntington National Bank suits her well. “It’s a good fit for me because I like the numbers,” she said. “I like the... The post Then and Now: Simpson a trusted resource as community bank president appeared first on Talk Business & Politics . ## [Poll: Tight race for US Senate between Cotton, Shoffner](https://talkbusiness.net/2026/08/poll-tight-race-for-us-senate-between-cotton-shoffner/) _2026-08-19 · Roby Brock · Talk Business & Politics_ Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Hallie Shoffner holds a slim lead over incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, but the race is within the statewide survey’s margin of error of 4.7%.... The post Poll: Tight race for US Senate between Cotton, Shoffner appeared first on Talk Business & Politics . ## [Jeff Dingman officially hired as Fort Smith city administrator](https://talkbusiness.net/2026/08/jeff-dingman-officially-hired-as-fort-smith-city-administrator/) _2026-08-19 · Michael Tilley · Talk Business & Politics_ With an at-will employment contract approved Tuesday (Aug. 18) between the Fort Smith Board of Directors and Acting City Administrator Jeff Dingman, the city ends more than 20 months of... The post Jeff Dingman officially hired as Fort Smith city administrator appeared first on Talk Business & Politics . ## [One platform, from silicon to agent (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lWixSxkFDlXN) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Serverless inference plus Inference Router to optimize cost and latency at scale. ## [Adult, teen addiction treatment focus of Day One Hope Center](https://talkbusiness.net/2026/08/adult-teen-addiction-treatment-focus-of-day-one-hope-center/) _2026-08-19 · Kimberly Mundell · Talk Business & Politics_ For Adrienne Henry, executive director of the Day One Hope Center and counselor in training, helping others recover from alcohol and drug addiction is personal. The former Fort Smith police... The post Adult, teen addiction treatment focus of Day One Hope Center appeared first on Talk Business & Politics .