Top Fort Smith Area Local News Stories
Source: 4029TV.com - Local News
Police in Springdale say a gas leak at Springdale High School led officials to evacuate the entire sophomore section of the school as a precaution.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:43:52 CST
An Arkansas congressman says a bill he's offering would reduce health care costs so that insurance coverage would be cheaper and thus available to millions more Americans.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:09:54 CST
A federal judge issues a stay for next week's execution of a man convicted of murdering a Bald Knob woman.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:09:00 CST
It was a chance for people to hear the opinions from the crowded field of Republican candidates vying for a seat in the U.S. Senate.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:17:53 CST
Hundreds of athletes are on their way to northwest Arkansas, all to take part in the NCAA indoor track and field championships this weekend.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:06:35 CST
Students and parents in one local town will have to start their day a little bit earlier for the upcoming school year.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:48:34 CST
Police say they've identified the woman found dead in a Rogers motel last week.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:18:10 CST
Almost two months after the sudden death of the Elkins school district's superintendent, the search for his replacement continues.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:11:39 CST
A report by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences said Arkansas' students are seeing fewer unhealthy foods at school and are being given more healthy options.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:52:24 CST
The sheriff of Cleburne County said one person was killed when a tornado struck the north-central Arkansas county.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:57:23 CST
Ninety percent of the bald eagles spotted on Beaver Lake, and other parts of the area, have already migrated north for the summer. But for health reasons, one bald eagle is staying behind to recover from lead poisoning.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:00:12 CST
Hispanics have grown to make up a large portion of the local population over the last 10 years, but there are concerns that some in that group might not be counted in the upcoming census.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:11:18 CST
Gunner DeLay, former state senator and prosecutor, tours the Rogers Adult Wellness Center with Rogers Mayor Steve Womack.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:14:54 CST
The Scranton School District says it will explore its options for more budget cuts after voters reject a proposed millage increase.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:34:50 CST
A new report shows the number of construction industry jobs fell from January 2009 to January 2010 in every state.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:01:24 CST
The Rogers fire department now has some new equipment to help keep residents safer.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:51:33 CST
Fayetteville fire officials were still investigating the cause of a fire Tuesday night at a motor company.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:47:28 CST
A former detention center officer is accused of stealing prescription drugs from inmates.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:39:01 CST
Two men charged with an attempted robbery in a Walmart parking lot are now being connected to more crimes.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:38:19 CST
The Mulberry Dollar General was robbed Wednesday afternoon. Police arrested a suspect 10 miles west of the store.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:10:10 CST