Good morning, Fort Smith.

Major cities in Northwest Arkansas ban fireworks on New Year's Eve, with only specific towns allowing them under certain conditions.

Families in Fort Smith celebrated the new year 12 hours early with a 'Noon Years Eve' event at the Marshals Museum.

Fort Smith introduces a live Christmas tree disposal program, integrated with its curb side trash services, and promotes the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Habitat for the Holidays program for alternative tree recycling.

The Sebastian County Sheriff's Office is requesting public assistance in identifying individuals responsible for damaging several mailboxes along Arkansas 10 east of Greenwood.

A 21-year-old man from Fort Smith has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse materials and will enter a plea next week in Sebastian County Circuit Court.

Kevin Swafford, 23, faces upgraded charges including manslaughter and extreme indifference to human life after a chase in Fort Smith led to a fatal crash.

An Arkansas judge ruled the state's Medical Marijuana Commission improperly issued a cultivation license to entrepreneur Bennett "Storm" Nolan, which will be discussed further at the Commission's next meeting.

A judge ruled that Fort Smith businessman Bennett 'Storm' Nolan was improperly awarded a medical marijuana cultivation license, questioning potential special consideration from regulators.

Medal Madness Race Series: 1M to Half Marathon

This event includes multiple race distances ranging from 1 mile to a half marathon, offering finisher medals and a costume contest, held at Ben Geren Regional Park.