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Community pulse

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

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All categories Public Safety Development Parks Rec Taxes Budget Water Utilities Business Jobs Budget Zoning Environment Governance General Roads

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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

Parrot Island Water Park

Goodwin & Goodwin sewer contract

Firefighter pay raise

Capital improvement plans

Arcadis consent decree agreement

Parks capital improvement plan

Miss Laura's parking lot

Methodist Village reversionary clause

CIP sidewalks and street widening

Citizen concerns

Flock camera privacy

Data center ordinance

Water infrastructure, civic unity, and transparency

Early voting encouragement

Committee appointments transparency

Alley repaving and consent decree project management

Homelessness and Bell Point Schoolhouse

CIP transparency dashboard

Waterpark audit and city budget

Business climate and campaign announcement

Police chief succession

City budget and administrative pay

Waterpark lawsuit and water financing

FCRA dissolution

Complaint regarding Levon Morton

Consent decree easement purchases

Maybranch Greenway

Arcadis consent decree contract

Bus donation to Day One Hope Center

Tilles Park splash pad

Hauler Hero waste software

Goodwin & Goodwin bid rejection

Civic engagement and firefighter pay

Road design

Firefighter pay and accountability

Truck route enforcement

Flock cameras

Stormwater permits

Asphalt plant

Budget and firefighter pay

City leadership

Firefighter pay / taxes

Parks and transit

Firefighter pay

Clyde Randall Road designation

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

Data centers and Flock surveillance

Parrot Island Water Park finances

First responder pay and water park spending

City workforce compensation and efficiency