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City amends zoning to curb tobacco retailers near schools, daycares
Fort Smith passed a 500-ft buffer for new vape shops near schools. Debate over a not-yet-open shop sparked wider concerns on ...
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Serious crimes down 14% in Fort Smith, fire department sees recruitment challenge
The Fort Smith Police Department recorded a 14.07% decline in “Part 1” crime – serious offenses tracked by the Federal Bureau ...
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Fort Smith Public Schools names new deputy superintendent, Southside basketball coach
The Fort Smith Public Schools approved the hirings of a new head boys basketball coach at Southside High School and a new ...
Fort Smith bans new smoke shops within 500 feet of schools and daycares
Directors approved an ordinance banning new smoke shops within 500 feet of schools and daycares, aiming to protect youth.
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Arkansas Boys State to welcome 610 students from 207 high schools Sunday
Sixteen students from Fort Smith will be among the 610 attending this year's session of Arkansas Boys State. Boys State is a ...
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Fort Smith Public Schools committee recommends closing two more elementary schools
Officials said the two elementary schools that could possibly close are Carnall Elementary and Spradling Elementary. Warren ...
Directors limit tobacco stores to 500 feet from schools; Ordinance does not affect pre-existing businesses
The city's Board of Directors approved an ordinance Tuesday requiring a 500-foot distance between any new tobacco retailers ...
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Fort Smith Public Schools name new deputy superintendent, SHS basketball coach
Dr. Tiffany Bone has been named deputy superintendent of Fort Smith Public Schools, and Chuck Davis has been hired as the ...