Methodist Village Senior Living Announces The Village Early Learning Center and ARDOT Grant for Community Connectivity
Fort Smith, AR (January 14, 2026) Methodist Village Senior Living (MVSL) is proud to announce plans to open The Village Early Learning Center in January 2027, a transformative community initiative designed to provide high-quality, affordable childcare for infants through five-year-olds. The Village Early Learning Center will be housed in a fully renovated facility on the MVSL campus and will serve working families throughout the Fort Smith region. The project represents a $2.2 million renovation, and MVSL
News Release: Arvest Foundation awards $280,500 in 2025 to Fort Smith area organizations
FORT SMITH, Ark. (Jan. 06, 2026) – The Arvest Foundation recently announced a total of $280,500 in grants were given in 2025 to 21 organizations in Fort Smith, Van Buren, Alma and Greenwood. “These organizations are vital to our communities,” said Mike Jacimore, president of Arvest Bank – Fort Smith region. “On behalf of the Arvest Foundation, it’s an honor to help play a small part to support their incredible work.” The following organizations received grants last year: Arkansas Colleges of Health
