Arvest Bank Offering Customers Assistance During Government Shutdown
Fort Smith, AR (October 28, 2025) – Arvest Bank is offering assistance to customers impacted by the government shutdown. Through the Arvest Assist program, which was launched after the 2018-2019 government shutdown, Arvest customers experiencing a paycheck disruption may receive accommodations depending on their circumstances. The bank is also offering a Disaster Relief Loan Program aimed at helping customers impacted by the shutdown. The program, offered through Nov. 21, is specifically designed to provide
Hytrol Welcomes Louis Cowie as Vice President of Manufacturing Operations in Fort Smith
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Hytrol Conveyor Company is proud to welcome Louis Cowie as Vice President of Manufacturing Operations at the company’s Fort Smith facility. With more than 35 years of experience in manufacturing, Cowie brings a proven track record of operational excellence, employee engagement and a passion for continuous improvement. A native of Paris, Arkansas, he was drawn to Hytrol because of its deep community roots, strong values and focus on faith and family. “I was drawn to Hytrol because of
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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
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
