Arkansas Drug Take Back Event
The Drug Take Back event is held across the state by law enforcement and is the perfect time for community members to get rid of unused and unwanted medications! This is the most environmentally and safest way to dispose of these medications.
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Arvest Foundation Announces $50,000 Donation to Help Fund New Cancer Center
FORT SMITH, Ark.(Oct. 17, 2025) – The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $50,000 donation to Mercy Health Foundation to help fund construction of the new Mercy Fort Smith Cancer Center. Mercy Fort Smith broke ground in August on the new center, which will help expand oncology care for patients and families in the River Valley. The expansion is expected to double oncologists, improve services and access to equipment, and provide more research opportunities. Mike Jacimore, president of Arvest Bank –
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Arvest Bank Offers Tips to Prevent Elder Fraud
Fort Smith, AR. (Oct. 14, 2025) – October is National Cybersecurity Month and Arvest Bank is sharing tips to help one particular group most vulnerable to financial fraud: America’s elders. According to theFederal Trade Commission, older adults lost the most money to scammers in 2024. Victims aged 60 and older reported losses of nearly $2.4 million.Criminals will target vulnerable people online or on the phone and gain their trust through elaborate schemes, including imposter, romance and sweepstakes
JEI Shredding Event: Trick or Treat for Good
Office for Education Policy Announces Outstanding Educational Performance Awards Haas Hall Academy -
Fort Smith, AR – October 9, 2025 –The Office for Education Policy at the University of Arkansas has announced their annual “Outstanding Educational Performance (OEP) Awards: Highlighting High−Growth Arkansas Schools for 2025,” based on ATLAS (Arkansas Testing, Learning & Assessment System) examinations in Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA). ATLAS provides information about Arkansas student mastery of college and career readiness. During the 2024−2025 academic year, examinations were administered
CHRISTMAS HONORS ANNOUNCES 2025-2026 DATES
Fort Smith, AR – Wednesday, September 17, 2024 – Christmas Honors invites the citizens of the Fort Smith Region to help honor the servicemen and women of our community who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation at the 17th Annual Christmas Honors event. This December, family, friends, and volunteers will transform the Fort Smith National Cemetery by placing a wreath on each of the 16,000+ headstones in their honor.DATES:Wreath Workshop/Assembly Friday, December 5, 2025 Fort Smith Convention
