News Release: 10/7/2026
Celebrating Cindy’s 40 Years at Harbor House IncOn October 6, 1986, Cindy Stokes joined Harbor House, and over the next four decades she has witnessed tremendous change, serving under eight different CEOs and moving from Prevention to Director of GRC and ultimately Chief Compliance Officer.She has seen everything from kerosene lanterns to AI, and paper records to the cloud, but through all that change, Cindy has remained a constant.We do life-changing work at Harbor House. Some of us work directly with
News Release: 10/8/2026
Garage Studio Fitness is now open! Founded in 2021 by Dalton and Emma Keene, Garage Studio Fitness is a locally owned fitness company focused on helping people build strength, improve their health, and create sustainable fitness habits through professional coaching. The Fort Smith location offers small-group fitness classes and personal training for all fitness levels. Unlike a traditional gym where members are largely on their own, Garage Studio Fitness provides structured workouts, hands-on coaching,
Community School of the Arts Announces Spring 2027 Event Season
Community School of the Arts has announced its spring 2027 performance season! Ten public events run February through May, including Sweeney Todd (School Edition) March 12-13, Jazz Through the Ages Concert April 8, A Fire Inside Dance Production April 16-17, The Little Mermaid KIDS Musical April 23-24, and The Lion King Jr. Musical May 14-15, with performances at Goddard United Methodist Church and on the ACCA campus. The season closes with Sights & Sounds of Summer, a free arts festival on the ACCA
Community School of the Arts Announce Spring Class Lineup for 2027!
Community School of the Arts has opened registration for its spring 2027 session at the Arkansas Center for the Creative Arts, 1101 Riverfront Dr. The January–May lineup includes string ensembles, adult ballet, commercial dance for teens and adults, introductory piano for grades K–2, and two youth musical theatre productions. Classes serve ages 5 through adult; tuition ranges from $10 drop-in to $250 per production. CSA's tiered advance-purchase pricing offers buy-one-get-one-free more than three months
Arvest Foundation Awards $50,000 Grant to the University of Arkansas Fort Smith Foundation
FORT SMITH, Ark. (Oct. 1, 2026) – The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $50,000 grant to the University of Arkansas Fort Smith Foundation to help support the university’s new Center for Mother and Infant Healthcare. Supported by federal funding announced in February 2026, the center marks the first phase of the university’s broader Center for Health Innovation. Once completed, the new facility will feature high-fidelity simulation laboratories where students and clinicians can practice routine and
News Release: 9/30/2026
We’re officially OPEN for scheduling!The Fort Performance & Chiropractic is now accepting appointments through our website, with our first appointments beginning October 12th. Patients are able to schedule New Patient Examination, Medical Massage Therapy, and Strength & Rehab appointments NOW!New Patient Examination visits will include: consultation, examination, X-rays if clinically indicated, and initial chiropractic adjustment for $90.A few things you should know about The Fort: We’re an out-of-network
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CSA announces its sponsored high school, ICA, has received OEP awards!
Community School of the Arts is proud to share that the Institute for the Creative Arts, the tuition-free public charter arts high school CSA sponsors, has been recognized by the University of Arkansas's Office for Education Policy for high student growth on the ATLAS. Five awards in all: High Overall Growth and High ELA Growth statewide, and High Overall, High Math, and High ELA Growth for the Northwest region. 1101 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith, AR 72901 | (479) 434-2114 | www.icafortsmith.org
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Vendors Wanted for Upcoming Fall Festival
Community School of the Arts is booking vendors for our ACCA Fall Festival on Friday, October 30th, from 5-9pm at 1101 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith. The event is free and open to the public, and there is no vendor fee. Vendors keep their proceeds. This is a family-friendly evening with carnival games, live performances, a photo booth, a dunk tank, and more! This is an easy way for local makers and small food businesses to get in front of the community! Email dcartwright@icafortsmith.org to reserve your
Nomad Mixed Combat Brings MMA, Krav Maga & Kickboxing Training to the Fort Smith Area
FORT SMITH AREA — September 24, 2026 — Nomad Mixed Combat HQ is now serving adults throughout the Fort Smith area with a different approach to martial arts, fitness, and real-world self-defense training. Located in Roland, Oklahoma, approximately 10 minutes west of downtown Fort Smith, Nomad Mixed Combat combines MMA, Krav Maga, Kickboxing, Striking, Grappling, Combat Conditioning, and practical self-defense into one training system. Rather than focusing on only one martial art, the program is designed
Community School of the Arts Announces That Its Sponsored Charter School, the Institute for the Creative Arts, Has Been Named One of Arkansas's First-Ever Arkansas Gem Schools with an A Grade
Community School of the Arts is proud to announce that the Institute for the Creative Arts High School, the tuition-free public charter high school CSA sponsors, has been recognized as an Arkansas Gem School for the 2025-2026 school year. The honor is awarded by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) to schools demonstrating exceptional achievement, strong academic growth, and sustained improvement for students. Through the "Arkansas Gem School" program, Arkansas is awarding $7 million in
Arkansas Department of Education Announces School and District Grades: Haas Hall Academy - Fort Smith Recognized as Grade ''A'' Gem School
Fort Smith, AR – September 18, 2026 –The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) has announced their annual School and District Report Card Letter Grades for the 2025−2026 Academic Year. Haas Hall Academy – Fort Smith (HHA–FS) received a Grade of “A”, along with its four sister campuses in Northwest Arkansas (Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, and Springdale). In addition to the five individual schools being recognized at the highest level attainable, the Haas Hall Academy School District did as well
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J.D. Clean Slate Services Launches Standalone Kitchen Appliance Cleaning Bundles
J.D. Clean Slate Services, based in Greenwood, is now offering kitchen appliance cleaning as a standalone service. The bundles are built for homeowners who need their oven, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, or vent hood professionally cleaned but don't need a full house cleaning. Six bundle combinations are available at four price points. Every bundle includes a fridge interior and oven interior as the base, with additional appliances added depending on the combination. Pricing starts at $150 for a one-time
Water Tech, Inc. Receives 2026 Corporate Recycler of the Year Award
Water Tech, Inc. received the 2026 Corporate Recycler of the Year Award in recognition of its 9,500-gallon rainwater recycling tank at the company’s Fort Smith facility. The system captures and stores rainwater for reuse in washing totes, helping reduce the facility’s reliance on fresh water and supporting more efficient use of natural resources. The rainwater recycling system is part of Water Tech’s broader commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable operations. Additional initiatives
News Release: 2026 Fraud and Consumer Protection Summit
"The Fraud and Consumer Protection Summit will be held Monday, September 28, and Tuesday, September 29, at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. Breakfast and lunch will be provided the first day. Like previous summits, admission is free, but prior registration is required. The summit will cover such topics as identifying and avoiding common scams, recognizing price gouging, learning little-known truths about robocalls and text scams, understanding how we address Medicaid fraud, and much
