River Valley Democrat-Gazette

02/14/2025

Fort Smith Public Schools is seeking community input in its search for the next superintendent. The district's Office of Communications and Engagement announced a "Superintendent Search Survey" on Monday.

FORT SMITH -- Fort Smith Public Schools is seeking community input in its search for the next superintendent.

02/14/2025

Nearly 45 people in need of help were identified in Fort Smith as part of a one-day effort in January to fight human trafficking, the Arkansas State Police reported Wednesday.

FORT SMITH -- Nearly 45 people in need of help were identified in Fort Smith as part of a one-day effort in January to fight human trafficking, the Arkansas State Police reported Wednesday.

02/13/2025

Two men charged as habitual offenders who are accused of dealing drugs will be tried together, according to Sebastian County Circuit Court records.

FORT SMITH -- Two men charged as habitual offenders who are accused of dealing drugs will be tried together, according to Sebastian County Circuit Court records.

02/13/2025

A 13-year-old girl thought to be missing and possibly endangered was reported safe Thursday by the Arkansas State Police.

VAN BUREN -- A 13-year-old girl thought to be missing and possibly endangered was reported safe Thursday by the Arkansas State Police.

02/13/2025

Rates to drop off trash in the Ozark area will see an increase starting next week.

OZARK -- Rates to drop off trash in the Ozark area will see an increase starting next week.

02/13/2025

A Van Buren man has been arrested in connection with a continuing investigation into three Asian massage parlors in Rogers.

ROGERS -- A Van Buren man has been arrested in connection with a continuing investigation into three Asian massage parlors in Rogers.

02/13/2025

The mini-golf course at Creekmore Park will be revamped this summer. City Parks and Recreation Department Director Sara Deuster said at the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting Wednesday the course improvements will be done through two separate community service projects.

FORT SMITH -- The mini-golf course at Creekmore Park will be revamped this summer.

02/12/2025

ArcBest announced its newest technology offering, Vaux Vision, a program to transform forklifts into "intelligent mobile dimensioners" on Monday.

02/12/2025

A 29-year-old man charged with r**e and sexual assault involving multiple teenagers requested a reduction of his $100,000 bond, but instead had his bond doubled after a hearing in Sebastian County Circuit Court.

FORT SMITH -- A 29-year-old man charged with r**e and sexual assault involving multiple teenagers requested a reduction of his $100,000 bond, but instead had his bond doubled after a hearing in Sebastian County Circuit Court.

02/12/2025

Miles Kendrick scored 13 of his team-high 15 points in the second half to help Alma to come back for a 57-50 victory in a 5A-West Conference matchup. He drilled back-to-back three-pointers to give the Airedales the lead to open the fourth quarter then they held on after that.

GREENWOOD -- After scoring just a basket in the first half, Alma senior guard Miles Kendrick turned it on Tuesday at the right time for the Airedales at H.B. Stewart Arena.

02/12/2025

The Van Buren Lady Pointers took a scoring advantage in all four quarters and used big scoring runs in the first and third quarters for a 59-38 win over Russellville at Clair Bates Arena in 5A-West play.

VAN BUREN – The Van Buren Lady Pointers put together their best team effort of the season on Friday night.

02/12/2025

More than $16 million in illegal ma*****na was uncovered Monday during a commercial motor vehicle safety inspection along Interstate 40 by Arkansas Highway Police, authorities said in a Tuesday press release.

VAN BUREN -- More than $16 million in illegal ma*****na was uncovered Monday during a commercial motor vehicle safety inspection along Interstate 40 by Arkansas Highway Police, authorities said in a Tuesday press release.

02/12/2025

The public is asked to assist authorities as they search for a missing and possibly endangered teen girl from Van Buren. Savannah Renae Lynn Perrin, 13, is missing, according to Arkansas State Police. Police issued a news release about the missing teen at 9 a.m. Wednesday.

VAN BUREN -- The public is asked to assist authorities as they search for a missing and possibly endangered teen girl from Van Buren.

02/12/2025

With less than one minute left and the score even at 49-49, the Lady Bears' Hazley Grotjohn caught in the right corner, drove baseline, spun middle and got a floater to drop. The bucket put Northside ahead for good and helped it grab a 56-51 victory over Fayetteville in Bulldog Arena.

FAYETTEVILLE -- Fort Smith Northside's Hazley Grotjohn was cool, calm and collected in crunch time Tuesday night.

02/12/2025

Fort Smiths Board of Directors explored ways to fix the leaks in the city's water infrastructure during its study session Tuesday.

FORT SMITH -- The city's Board of Directors explored ways to fix the leaks in the city's water infrastructure during its study session Tuesday.

02/11/2025

Ozark City Council members voted unanimously at their Monday meeting to allocate $15,200 toward the initial designs and assessment of the Kimbrough building in the city's square. The building has been a long standing issue for the city, with some of its walls starting to collapse, resulting in structural concerns for nearby, occupied buildings.

OZARK -- Ozark may soon fix a long standing eyesore in the downtown square.

02/11/2025

A Dyer couple charged in connection with possessing sexually explicit material involving children have pleaded not guilty and may be tried together this fall.

VAN BUREN -- A Dyer couple charged in connection with possessing sexually explicit material involving children have pleaded not guilty and may be tried together this fall.

02/11/2025

A girl died and four other children and an adult were injured Monday in a single-vehicle accident on Arkansas 80.

WALDRON -- A girl died and four other children and an adult were injured Monday in a single-vehicle accident on Arkansas 80.