River Valley Democrat-Gazette

11/14/2024

Northwest Arkansas and River Valley high school football playoff capsules for Nov. 15:

BEEBE AT FARMINGTON

11/14/2024

A U.S. Supreme Court decision made in June could affect Fort Smith's ordinances regarding the city's homeless population.

FORT SMITH -- A U.S. Supreme Court decision made in June could affect Fort Smith's ordinances regarding the city's homeless population.

11/14/2024

The Johnson County sheriff said Wednesday that criminal sexual conduct allegations against his former chief deputy are false and originated with three or four former deputies who were dismissed or left the department.

CLARKSVILLE -- The Johnson County sheriff said Wednesday that criminal sexual conduct allegations against his former chief deputy are false and originated with three or four former deputies who were dismissed or left the department.

11/13/2024

The election season is not done for voters in Fort Smith and Lavaca as they will get to head back to the polls Dec. 3.

FORT SMITH -- The election season is not done for voters in Fort Smith and Lavaca as they will get to head back to the polls Dec. 3.

11/13/2024

Peyton Bobbitt naturally swung his golf clubs left handed before switching and draining a putt right handed to help Van Buren finish high in a golf tournament as a sophomore.

VAN BUREN -- Peyton Bobbitt naturally swung his golf clubs left handed before switching and draining a putt right handed to help Van Buren finish high in a golf tournament as a sophomore.

11/13/2024

The Sebastian County Election Commission met Tuesday to start reviewing provisional and absentee ballots.

FORT SMITH -- The Sebastian County Election Commission met Tuesday to start reviewing provisional and absentee ballots.

11/13/2024

Bryant and Greenwood solidified positions atop in the state's largest classifications with impressive wins to conclude undefeated campaigns during the regular season on Friday night.

11/13/2024

UAFS guard Elijah Wilsosecured a pass from VJ Reeves inside then converted a layup for the Lions' first points of the night. The stuffed animals then flew on to the court on toy toss night in an 86-48 victory over the University of the Ozarks.

FORT SMITH -- After the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith missed its initial three shots of the game, senior guard Elijah Wilson didn't want to keep the fans waiting any longer Tuesday night.

11/13/2024

The Crawford County Library System board has delayed a decision as to whether it will approve funds from library coffers to help the county government pay legal fees related to a lawsuit over LGBTQ-related books.

VAN BUREN -- The Crawford County Library System board has delayed a decision as to whether it will approve funds from library coffers to help the county government pay legal fees related to a lawsuit over LGBTQ-related books.

11/12/2024

The Pirates saw their streak of six-straight District titles come to an end, but they still earned a playoff berth with a dominating performance on the road on the final night of the regular season.

11/12/2024

The University of Arkansas–Fort Smith women's basketball team forced 23 turnovers and collected 18 steals as the Lions defeated UA-Monticello, 77-66, Saturday night.

11/12/2024

With the offense literally grounded due to a heavy, constant rain on Friday night with the 6A-West championship on the line, Greenwood's defense rose to the occasion led by senior linebacker Cash Archer.

GREENWOOD – With the offense literally grounded due to a heavy, constant rain on Friday night with the 6A-West championship on the line, Greenwood's defense rose to the occasion led by senior linebacker Cash Archer.

11/12/2024

A court hearing next week will focus on a mental evaluation of the man who was beaten as he was being arrested in a 2022 Crawford County incident, part of which was captured in a bystander video that went viral.

VAN BUREN -- A court hearing next week will focus on a mental evaluation of the man who was beaten as he was being arrested in a 2022 Crawford County incident, part of which was captured in a bystander video that went viral.

11/11/2024

Parks panel meeting, Invest Fort Smith conference among upcoming events in city

Parks and Recreation Commission to meet

11/11/2024

An Ozark Junior High student will compete Tuesday in the National Civics Bee Championship in Washington, D.C.

OZARK -- An Ozark Junior High student will compete Tuesday in the National Civics Bee Championship in Washington, D.C.

11/11/2024

The Fort Smith Police Department is investigating a shooting incident reported Saturday on Northview Drive.

11/11/2024

River Valley restaurant inspections.

Violations marked as priority contribute directly to the elimination, prevention or reduction in the hazards associated with foodborne illness. Priority violations include prevention of contamination, cooking, reheating, cooling and handwashing.

11/11/2024

A new effort to help women in need, led by personnel at the Crawford County Sheriff's Office, is underway.

VAN BUREN -- A new effort to help women in need, led by personnel at the Crawford County Sheriff's Office, is underway.