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Today’s edition · Mon., Nov. 2
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Plus, Election Day polls are open 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at any River Valley voting center.
The Daily Fort Smith team · 3 min read
Source: Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Sebastian (as of Thu.) | 14,275 |
| Crawford (as of Fri.) | 8,132 |
Today in Fort SmithMon., Nov. 2
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126 events in Fort Smith this week, from the Fort Smith events calendar.
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From KNWA FOX24, River Valley Democrat-Gazette and 4 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service.
KNWA FOX242 hours ago
2026 Election Day voting locations in Northwest Arkansas, River Valley, on KNWA FOX24Voting for the 2026 General Election is on Tuesday, November 3, and voting locations are open across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.
Also reported byRiver Valley Democrat-Gazette
River Valley Democrat-Gazette10 hours ago
Fort Smith directors to vote on consent decree management contract Monday, on River Valley Democrat-GazetteFORT SMITH -- The city Board of Directors is expected to decide Monday on a nearly $2.5 million agreement with Arcadis Engineering for managing consent decree projects.
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette10 hours ago
Van Buren man who denies breaking Fort Smith infant’s legs has autism, ‘lacks understanding,’ physician says, on Northwest Arkansas Democrat-GazetteFORT SMITH -- A Van Buren man has pleaded not guilty in a Sebastian County case in which he told police he squeezed a 7-week-old baby's legs together until they broke, according to Fort Smith police.
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette10 hours ago
Benton County marriage licenses issued Oct. 22-28, on Northwest Arkansas Democrat-GazetteThe following marriage license applications were recorded Oct. 22-28 in the Benton County Clerk's Office:
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette13 hours ago
River Valley Restaurant Inspections: Chicken prepared using cement mixer, raw beef stored above cheese dip, on Northwest Arkansas Democrat-GazetteViolations marked as priority contribute directly to the elimination, prevention or reduction in the hazards associated with foodborne illness. Priority violations include prevention of contamination, cooking, reheating, cooling and handwashing.
khbs19 hours ago
7th annual 'Whitney's Race' benefits fight against pancreatic cancer, on khbsThe Whitney Marsh Foundation started in 2018 and helps raise money to fight pancreatic cancer.
5NEWS20 hours ago
Mercy Fort Smith adds robotic tech that aids in surgeries, on 5NEWSThe Da Vinci 5 allows for finer, controlled movements, according to the robot's operator.
Hot Springs Sentinel Record21 hours ago
Lake Hamilton football seeks first conference title in 15 years against Van Buren, on Hot Springs Sentinel RecordThe Lake Hamilton Wolves enter senior night Friday with a chance to claim their first conference championship in 15 years when they host Van Buren at Wolf Stadium.
River Valley Democrat-GazetteYesterday
Lady Mavs compete at state tourney in home town, on River Valley Democrat-GazetteSouthside's Julissa Parga (2) sets the ball on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, (team)'s during play in the Class 6A volleyball state tournament at Northside Arena in Fort Smith. Visit rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/rvphotos for today's photo gallery.
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-GazetteYesterday
New leads into Lavaca man’s 2009 disappearance probed after extensive property search, on Northwest Arkansas Democrat-GazetteLAVACA -- Authorities including the FBI have completed their search of Lavaca property related to a recent tip concerning a 30-year-old man who was last seen in 2009.
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Polls open Tuesday in Fort Smith, plus what's in today's News Notes
Plus, Election Day polls are open 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at any River Valley voting center.
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