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Arkansas high school seniors on the National Merit Scholarship semifinalist list must now submit complete applications (including academic records, essays, and teacher endorsements) to advance as finalists.

The list covers students from public, private, and homeschool classrooms.

A Fort Smith police officer is rebuilding his Branch home after a fire destroyed it last Monday, and fellow officers raised thousands to support his family.

Nine high school seniors from Southside, Greenwood and Poteau high schools were named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program on Sept.

9. They now qualify to compete for $24 million in scholarships, with finalists to be notified in February.

The Cedarville Pirates supported by 18 seniors returned the Treasure Chest Trophy to their school, marking a win that caps a season of dedicated play.

UAFS will open Glyphosate Dreams, a new exhibition by artist Karina Bitsicas, on Friday, Sept.

11 at the Windgate Art & Design Gallery. The show features photography, printmaking & video art that explore environmental and personal themes and is free during gallery hours.

U.S. Marshal Gary Grimes thanked Fort Smith emergency responders after a tractor accident on August 9 that flipped his tractor during a lake construction project — his quick air-evac to Washington Regional in Fayetteville prevented more serious injuries.

Former Southside principal Wayne Haver, who dedicated 48 years to FSPS (teacher, assistant principal, and principal), died Sunday at 83.

A celebration of life is scheduled for Friday at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church (1400 Grand Ave) in Fort Smith.

The UAFS College of Art and Design will display Glyphosate Dreams, a solo exhibition by Karina Bitsicas that features photography, printmaking and video art starting Friday at 5 p.m. at the Windgate Art and Design Gallery (show runs through Nov.

20).