Fort Smith and other towns across Arkansas are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Fort Smith, AR community.
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Arkansas COVID-19 Cases
Arkansas Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,012,884
Arkansas New Coronavirus Deaths:
Arkansas Total Coronavirus Deaths: 13,115
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Fort Smith
Fort Smith visitor had measles, Arkansas Department of Health says
FORT SMITH -- An out-of-state resident recently visited Fort Smith while infected with measles, according to a news release Thursday from the Arkansas Department of Health. The person visited ... More info »
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette - 04/23/2025 12:00pm$7.5 million anonymous gift fuels nonprofit support initiative at UAFS
The CNP builds upon the work of River Valley Nonprofits, a local network supporting organizations since the COVID-19 pandemic. The University of Arkansas–Fort Smith announced a transformational $7.5 ... More info »
Southwest Times Record - 04/11/2025 12:00pmHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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