$90K Grant from FHLB Dallas and Arvest Bank to Fund Affordable Duplexes
FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS, August 4, 2025—August 4, 2025—Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) provided a $90,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant through Arvest Bank to Community Rescue Mission to assist with the construction of six affordable duplexes, which were celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony today. Community Rescue Mission is a nonprofit, faith-based organization that provides shelter, meals and transitional living quarters to help people without housing in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Methodist Village Senior Living Launches Free Community Caregiver Series Starting August 2025
Fort Smith, AR - Methodist Village Senior Living (MVSL) is proud to announce the launch of a new Community Caregiver Series beginning August 7, 2025, designed to support and empower individuals caring for loved ones at home. This free educational series will provide hands-on training, practical techniques, and valuable resources for family caregivers throughout the River Valley. The series will consist of two two-hour sessions, led by MVSL's experienced care team. Participants will learn essential
Mercy NWA, Mercy Fort Smith Among Nation's Top-Performing Hospitals for Heart Attack Care
FORT SMITH and ROGERS, Ark. (July 31, 2025) – Mercy’s hospitals in Arkansas have been recognized for excellence in heart attack care.Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain-MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025, while Mercy Hospital Fort Smith has received the Silver Performance Achievement Award.The awards illustrate Mercy Arkansas’ commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and
Arts On Main Welcomes Logan Sloan as Our New Theatre Director and Manager of the King Opera House
Arts On Main is excited to announce Logan Sloan as the new Theatre Director and Manager of the King Opera House. Logan brings a passion for the arts and a dedication to creating unforgettable performances and community experiences making him a valuable addition to our team. We look forward to the creative and inspiring initiatives Logan will bring to the theater. Keep an eye out for the wonderful things to come with Logan at the helm! About Arts On Main Arts On Main enriches the River Valley and
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Arvest Bank Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Company to Work For
Fort Smith, AR. (July 21, 2025) – Arvest Bank has been named by U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, as one of the 2025-2026 Best Companies to Work For: Private Companies. The bank was rated among the top privately owned companies overall and as a top company in the “Finance & Insurance” industry based on factors most heavily considered by job seekers during their employment search. Specifically, Arvest was rated as a Top Work Environment. It’s the second
RightFiber Expands Premium, Future-Proof Connectivity to Alma
ALMA, Ark., July 15, 2025 – RightFiber, a brand of Ritter Communications, is expanding its award-winning, 100% fiber optic internet service to homes in Alma through a $1.5 million network investment. This expansion reinforces RightFiber’s continued commitment to the Arkansas River Valley Region, building on the company’s initial $12 million investment in 2022 to deliver 100% fiber internet and a full suite of telecommunications services to local businesses.“Continuing to invest in Alma’s fiber
