Kevin Settle News Today

FORT SMITH -- City directors recently tabled a decision on whether to enact water conservation efforts or raise rates for the citys water customers to meet future use demands.

FORT SMITH -- City directors recently tabled a decision on whether to enact water conservation efforts or raise rates for the citys water customers to meet future use demands.

FORT SMITH -- The Fort Smith Board of Directors and Barling officials have decided to recommend the dissolution of the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority due to concerns the authority is not cooperating with them.

The lease would be a 5-year term and include the full building, as currently the city only leases three floors and two partial floors. The board will decide March 5.

FORT SMITH -- City directors continue trying to reduce the number of stray animals in the city.

FORT SMITH -- City directors continue trying to reduce the number of stray animals in the city.

FORT SMITH -- City directors voted to increase the number of ducks and/or female chickens residents can keep within the city from 10 to 20.

A pavilion for the new John Bell Jr. Park was approved by the Fort Smith Board of Directors. Hundreds of visitors have been to the park each week.

A pavilion for the new John Bell Jr. Park was approved by the Fort Smith Board of Directors. Hundreds of visitors have been to the park each week.

FORT SMITH -- City officials have made a decision on the flags at Riverfront Park, which previously housed the Flags Over Fort Smith display.