Oct 9, 2025

From Stagecoaches to Slackwater: The River Valley’s Story Continues

Discover Fort Smith’s historic trailblazing legacy, upcoming October events, and this week’s adoptable pet in The Butterfield Dispatch.

Sep 25, 2025

Fort Smith Fall Fest 🎃 Oct 4 + This Weekend’s Top Events

Free museum entry, trolley rides, reenactments, markets & more—plus a local trivia answer inside.

Sep 11, 2025

Controversial Closure & Treasure Hunting: Weekend Events in Fort Smith & Van Buren- Never Forget 9/11

Remembering 9/11, industry challenges at TempleLive closure, JunkFest in Van Buren, and a weekend full of events in Fort Smith & Van Buren! Plus, VA Virtual Care and Composting Tips for a Thriving Garden! Get all the details here. 🌟

Sep 4, 2025

Arkansans Unite for Great Cleanup this Fall - Controversial Winter Predictions & Exciting Events Await!

Join us for a jam-packed fall season in Arkansas! Get involved in cleanups, local events, and outdoor adventures.

Oct 8, 2025

From Stagecoaches to Slackwater: River Valley Infrastructure Projects Continue a 150-Year Legacy

The new Slackwater Harbor project in Van Buren continues Fort Smith’s long history as a hub of commerce and connection — from the Butterfield Overland Trail to the Arkansas River.

Oct 8, 2025

The Road That Connected a Nation: How Fort Smith Helped Link East and West

Explore how the Butterfield Overland Mail route put Fort Smith and Arkansas at the heart of America’s first coast-to-coast communications network — and how that legacy still shapes the region today.

Oct 5, 2025

Singapore Adds U.S.-Made F-35 Jets to Its Fleet

Singapore announces new F-35 fighter jet purchases, boosting Fort Smith’s global aerospace connection

Oct 5, 2025

Arkansas Farmers Sound Alarm, Urge Emergency Aid

Drought and high costs have farmers across Arkansas calling for immediate state and federal support.