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Fort Smith, Arkansas is located in Sebastian County. Zip codes in Fort Smith, AR include 72908, 72906, and 72905. More Fort Smith information.

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3 hrs ago | KFSM-TV

First Baptist Church Fort Smith Celebrates Pastor's 20 Year Anniversary

Benton, AR ; Carroll, AR ; Delaware, OK ; Johnson, AR ; Logan, AR ; Madison, AR ; Newton, AR ; Polk, AR ; Pope, AR ; Scott, AR ; Washington, AR ; Yell, AR At a reception Sunday evening, the congregation lined up to show their appreciation to the couple they say has dedicated their lives to serving others.

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9 hrs ago | 5NEWSonline.com

Local Florists Prepare for Valentine's Day Rush

With Valentine's Day less than two days away, local florists are working overtime to make sure they have enough bouquets for your loved ones.

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12 hrs ago | 5NEWSonline.com

Winter Weather Update

Winter weather will make a return to Arkansas and Oklahoma on Monday with a mixed variety of precipitation types expected.

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Sat Feb 11, 2012

Arkansas News Bureau

Beebe in hot pursuit of new Caterpillar factory

Gov. Mike Beebe said Arkansas was competing for a new Caterpillar hydraulic excavator manufacturing operation that could employ up to 1,400 workers.

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The City Wire

188th letter-writing campaign pushed

A full court press is on among regional leaders to "Save the Flying Razorbacks" and retain the A-10 mission now operational with the 188th Fighter Wing based in Fort Smith.

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Fri Feb 10, 2012

4029TV.com

Construction Shuts Down I-540 Again

Construction crews will stop traffic on the interstate in Fort Smith overnight. The closures will bleed into the following morning.

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Thu Feb 09, 2012

Examiner.com

Fort Smith and Van Buren plan Valentine's Day festivities

The weekend is almost here, which means it is time to stop and smell the roses for a few days.

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The City Wire

CBID talks parking, taxes and city hall space

The Central Business Improvement District tackled multiple issues facing downtown Fort Smith on Thursday at the group's annual retreat in the Riverfront West Events Building.

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5NEWSonline.com

Truck Could be Linked to Trailer Thefts in Fort Smith

Fort Smith Police are trying to identify the driver of a vehicle believed to be linked to two thefts in the area.

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The City Wire

Ware sounds frequent on Garrison Avenue

Local singer-songwriter Tom Ware, one leg of the Tom Ware Trio, has forgone the ensemble's regular midweek gig at Old Town Grain & Feed for a set at R. Landry's New Orleans CafA©, a block away on Garrison Avenue in Fort Smith.

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Wed Feb 08, 2012

4029TV.com

Urgent Care Clinics Offer ER Alternative

Urgent care clinics in Fort Smith are now opening after-hours for individuals who have little time to spare for medical checkups.

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4029TV.com

Union Passes Whirlpool Severance Deal

A Whirlpool employee is speaking out about the fear and intimidation she felt among co-workers following the vote on a proposed severance package.

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The City Wire

Transportation, I-49 on Mayors' to-do list

Working together on regional transportation issues - especially Interstate 49 - is the first order of business for a "closer working relationship" between the mayors of Fayetteville and Fort Smith.

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5NEWSonline.com

Beebe: Fort Smith could be site for Caterpillar

Gov. Mike Beebe said Wednesday there "absolutely" is a chance Caterpillar could locate a manufacturing operation in Fort Smith - possibly in the large manufacturing plant Whirlpool is expected to vacate after mid-2012. Beebe, speaking in the latest installment of "Talk Politics" with Roby Brock, said in the Ustream television interview that ... (more)

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The City Wire

Tourism focus of 2012 Compass Conference

The 2012 The Compass Conference will focus on one of the few highlights of the Fort Smith regional economy during 2011: The tourism industry.

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CBS Atlanta

Cheerleader shot in neck by stray bullet

Ronniesha Forrest, 17, was shot in the neck by a stray bullet as she lay in her bed.

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Tue Feb 07, 2012

The City Wire

300 jobs possible with Union Pacific facility

Between 200 and 300 jobs could come back to Fort Smith if attorney and land buyer David Harp, Union Pacific, and the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority , can work out a deal soon.

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4029TV.com

Fort Smith Drivers Complain Of Rough Railroad Crossing

"It's doing damage to vehicles. Cars will run up, slam on their brakes, making the other cars almost run into the back of them.

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The City Wire

Fort Smith firm to print London 2012 Olympic tickets

Fort Smith-based Weldon, Williams & Lick has won the contract to print about 8.8 million tickets for the London 2012 Olympics, according to several European news agencies.

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KFSM-TV

Construction on House for Homeless Veterans Near Completion

A local homeless advocate group for says homelessness is a serious challenge for veterans returning from service.

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