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Community pulse

What residents are talking about in Fort Smith public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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Recent coverage of Fort Smith from local and regional media.

Talk Business & Politicsmayoral campaign fundraising

Fort Smith mayoral candidates report more than $75,000 in expenditures

Fort Smith mayoral candidates report more than $75,000 in expenditures Talk Business & Politics

Oct 29, 2026

KNWA FOX24mayoral election

Compare the 7 candidates for Fort Smith mayor

Compare the 7 candidates for Fort Smith mayor KNWA FOX24

Oct 22, 2026

Arkansas Radiowater quality warning

"Auto Fluids" Water Warning Issued By City of Fort Smith

"Auto Fluids" Water Warning Issued By City of Fort Smith Arkansas Radio

Oct 17, 2026

River Valley Democrat-Gazettelocal election

Three candidates compete for Fort Smith Board of Directors Position 6 seat

Three candidates compete for Fort Smith Board of Directors Position 6 seat River Valley Democrat-Gazette

Oct 17, 2026

River Valley Democrat-Gazettelocal election

Former director faces off with three newcomers for Fort Smith Board of Directors Position 5

Former director faces off with three newcomers for Fort Smith Board of Directors Position 5 River Valley Democrat-Gazette

Oct 16, 2026

Talk Business & Politicsmayoral candidate forum

Candidates talk spending, form of government, Flock cameras at Fort Smith mayoral forum

Candidates talk spending, form of government, Flock cameras at Fort Smith mayoral forum Talk Business & Politics

Oct 13, 2026

5newsonline.commayoral candidate forum

Fort Smith mayoral candidates discuss key issues in 5NEWS forum

Fort Smith mayoral candidates discuss key issues in 5NEWS forum 5newsonline.com

Oct 12, 2026

Talk Business & Politicscity board candidate forum

Fort Smith board candidates discuss change of government, downtown development

Fort Smith board candidates discuss change of government, downtown development Talk Business & Politics

Oct 12, 2026

Talk Business & Politicsdata center regulations

Tighter data center rules on Fort Smith Board agenda

Tighter data center rules on Fort Smith Board agenda Talk Business & Politics

Oct 5, 2026

Arkansas Radioparking lot reopening

City Highlights "Grand Reopening" With New Parking Lot In Fort Smith, Arkansas

City Highlights "Grand Reopening" With New Parking Lot In Fort Smith, Arkansas Arkansas Radio

Sep 30, 2026

Southwest Times Recordeconomic growth investment

Millspaugh says Fort Smith must invest now to clear path for growth

Millspaugh says Fort Smith must invest now to clear path for growth Southwest Times Record

Sep 29, 2026

khbsmayoral debate

WATCH: Fort Smith mayoral candidates debate the issues

WATCH: Fort Smith mayoral candidates debate the issues khbs

Sep 24, 2026

Community pulse

Parks capital improvement plan

Miss Laura's parking lot

Capital improvement plans

Goodwin & Goodwin sewer contract

Firefighter pay raise

Methodist Village reversionary clause

Arcadis consent decree agreement

Parrot Island Water Park

Alley repaving and consent decree project management

Complaint regarding Levon Morton

Water infrastructure, civic unity, and transparency

Committee appointments transparency

Waterpark audit and city budget

Flock camera privacy

FCRA dissolution

Data center ordinance

City budget and administrative pay

CIP transparency dashboard

Homelessness and Bell Point Schoolhouse

Early voting encouragement

Business climate and campaign announcement

Waterpark lawsuit and water financing

Citizen concerns

Police chief succession

CIP sidewalks and street widening

Maybranch Greenway

Tilles Park splash pad

Consent decree easement purchases

Goodwin & Goodwin bid rejection

Hauler Hero waste software

Bus donation to Day One Hope Center

Arcadis consent decree contract

Civic engagement and firefighter pay

Stormwater permits

Asphalt plant

Truck route enforcement

Parks and transit

Firefighter pay

Budget and firefighter pay

Road design

Flock cameras

Firefighter pay / taxes

Firefighter pay and accountability

City leadership

Clyde Randall Road designation

Consent agenda items 4.D, 4.E, 4.F

Consent Decree Program Management

Data centers and Flock surveillance

City workforce compensation and efficiency

Fire department pay increase