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UAFS to help workers at Van Buren Tyson plant carve new path with closing imminent

FORT SMITH -- The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith plans to do what it can to help workers find employment and educational opportunities as a local plant prepares to shutter its doors.

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Fort Smith Peak Innovation Center flooding causes issues

Flooding hit the Peak Innovation Center in Fort Smith for the second time in ten months, and officials are looking to plug leaks.

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River Valley weather makes Arkansas River bridges dangerous

FORT SMITH -- The Van Buren Police Department reported all bridges in and out of the city are slick and hazardous. It reported numerous accidents caused long delays Monday morning and asked the public to avoid traveling across these bridges if possible.

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Beige Book report notes labor shortage for many Arkansas industries

Economic conditions in Arkansas and surrounding states may be starting to stabilize entering 2023.

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Northwest Arkansas braces for winter storm

FAYETTEVILLE -- A major winter storm moved into Northwest Arkansas on Tuesday with forecasters predicting up to a foot of snow in higher elevations.

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Northwest Arkansas reacts as snow moves in

FAYETTEVILLE -- A major winter storm moved into Northwest Arkansas on Tuesday with forecasters predicting up to a foot of snow in higher elevations.

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Local manufacturers discuss future of manufacturing in River Valley, Northwest Arkansas

Local manufacturing leaders met at the Peak Innovation Center on Monday to discuss the future of manufacturing in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley and how the manufacturers can aid potential workers while they're still students.

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Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce recognizes medical, education and military accomplishments during annual meeting

Area business leaders looked back at a year's worth of accomplishments and how they'll benefit the River Valley in the future at the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce 2022 annual meeting Tuesday at the Fort Smith Convention Center.

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Fort Smith School District holds community meetings to see how they can improve, create new district plan

The School District is again holding community meetings to receive feedback to create a new strategic plan for the district.

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Fort Smith School District expands career development course as part of Vision 2023; discusses Peak Innovation Center, partnership with UAFS

FORT SMITH -- School District officials have reassessed their strategy for career development and student success since the district opened the Peak Innovation Center and moved sixth grade into the middle school and ninth grade into the high school as part of the district's Vision 2023 plan.

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