Mercy, Whitney NMarch Foundation and ACHE to Host Pancreatic Cancer Event
FORT SMITH (Nov. 14, 2025) – On Nov. 20 (World Pancreatic Cancer Day), Mercy Health Foundation Fort Smith, the Whitney Marsh Foundation and the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education will co-host an educational Pancreatic Cancer Symposium at the ACHE Research Institute Health & Wellness Center, 1000 Fianna Way, Fort Smith. The event aims to raise awareness and understanding of pancreatic cancer prevention, early detection and treatment advances.The day will begin with Grand Rounds from noon to 1 p.m.,
Antioch in the Park at Thanksgiving Event
Donate Here: https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/2011039 More Information Here: www.antiochyouthfamily.org
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Western Arkansas Ballet Presents its 40th Annual Production of The Nutcracker
Western Arkansas Ballet announces the 40th Annual performance of The Nutcracker, Saturday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 14 at 2:00 p.m. Artistic Director, Jared Mesa, leads the cast that brings the classic holiday ballet journeying to the Land of Sweets to life. The cast includes over 115 local children and adults and is joined by WAB alumnus and River Valley native, Kelsey Corder dancing in the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Kelsey is a professional, freelance dancer. Casey Kelley, a
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 –
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
