Franklin and Sebastian County Extension office offers ServSafe Manager Course
ServSafe has been the industry standard since 1919 in training millions of people how to receive, store, prepare, and serve food safely. Through the Cooperative Extension Service, we offer training and certifications for the ServSafe Food Handler, ServSafe Manager, and ServSafe Instructor & Proctor programs. The Arkansas Department of Health is now requiring each food service facility to have at least one supervisory employee who has Certified Food Manager training. A ServSafe Certified Food Manager
News Release: 6/15/2026 Red, White & True Blood Drive
Hampton Inn Blood Drive 2201 Bass Pro Drive, Fort Smith, AR Friday, June 19th 2-6 PM Walk ins welcome!
News Release: Education Elevation 2026 Sequoyah County
Education Elevation 2026 LeFlore County
News Release: 6/1/2026 Groundbreaking for Fort Firefly
In Fort Smith, Arkansas AlliancEdu officially celebrated the groundbreaking and Vision Tour of Fort Firefly , marking a major milestone after eight years of vision, persistence, partnership-building, and community collaboration. The event brought together state leaders, local officials, families, community partners, and supporters to experience firsthand the mission and future of Fort Firefly, an innovative early learning model designed to support the families who serve our communities every day. Strong
QualServ Hiring Event News Release: 5/19/2026
We’re hiring in Fort Smith—and you’re invited!Join us for a QualServ Hiring Event on May 27th from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. A career in manufacturing can be incredibly rewarding—offering the chance to build real products, learn valuable skills, grow your career, and be part of a team that keeps operations moving every day.We’re planning for a fast hiring process with on-the-spot interviews and same-day offers (when possible).Before you come: - Please apply online prior to the event
