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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Fort Smith public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Firefighter pay raise
Homelessness and Bell Point Schoolhouse
Flock camera privacy
Police chief succession
Flock cameras
Truck route enforcement
Fire department pay increase
Police and fire pay; housing authority
Mental health awareness
Transparency and accountability
First responder pay and water park spending
Fort Smith Housing Authority questionnaire incident
Airport funding, Sunday sales, cyberattack
Homeless outreach
Conduct of directors
Cyberattack transparency
Code enforcement complaint
Cyberattack and recess incident
Cyberattack response
CentralSquare CAD system
July 6 consolidation transition
Homelessness and downtown public safety
Downtown safety and e-bike accessibility
Board communication and transparency
Downtown safety and incubator
Fire department impact of 2026 budget cuts
Police department impact of 2026 budget cuts
Support for police and fire departments
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Fort Smith from local and regional media.
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, 2026Compare the 7 candidates for Fort Smith mayor
Compare the 7 candidates for Fort Smith mayor KNWA FOX24
Oct 22, 2026"Auto Fluids" Water Warning Issued By City of Fort Smith
"Auto Fluids" Water Warning Issued By City of Fort Smith Arkansas Radio
Oct 17, 2026Three 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, 2026Former 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, 2026Candidates 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, 2026Fort Smith mayoral candidates discuss key issues in 5NEWS forum
Fort Smith mayoral candidates discuss key issues in 5NEWS forum 5newsonline.com
Oct 12, 2026Fort Smith board candidates discuss change of government, downtown development
Fort Smith board candidates discuss change of government, downtown development Talk Business & Politics
Oct 12, 2026Tighter data center rules on Fort Smith Board agenda
Tighter data center rules on Fort Smith Board agenda Talk Business & Politics
Oct 5, 2026City 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, 2026Millspaugh 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, 2026WATCH: Fort Smith mayoral candidates debate the issues
WATCH: Fort Smith mayoral candidates debate the issues khbs
Sep 24, 2026