Ross Griggs News Today

A contractor has been appointed to undertake improvements at a stadium in Borehamwood.

This week in Fort Smith history: Jan. 17-23 Staff Writer Jan. 17, 1909 — Deputy Sheriff Claude Thompson arrives in Fort Smith from Grand Junction, Colo., with George C. Wilson, who is charged with assault with intent to kill Dan MacMillan of Heavener several months previously for the purposes of robbery.  Jan. 18, 1917 — David Speer, president of Speer Hardware Co., dies suddenly at his home on North Seventh Street. He was 77 years old and had lived in Fort Smith since 1887. Jan. 18, 1985 ...