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.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Arkansas hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Arkansas Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Arkansas government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

Arkansas COVID-19 Cases

Arkansas New Coronavirus Cases:
Arkansas Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,012,884
Arkansas New Coronavirus Deaths:
Arkansas Total Coronavirus Deaths: 13,115
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Fort Smith

Fort Smith police warn of scam calls impersonating attorney

FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Fort Smith Police Department ( FSPD) is warning the public of a scam they have been notified of. FSPD said a victim received a phone call from someone impersonating an attorney. More info »

5newsonline - 03/27/2024 02:40am

Fort Smith receives additional air base funding for pilot training mission

The city of Fort Smith will receive $208 million for the mission’s future pilot training sites and pilot training center thanks to the FY24 Defense Appropriations bill that was signed into ... More info »

KNWA News on MSN - 03/25/2024 03:30pm

Fort Smith revving up for Steel Horse Rally, which will include new event for 2024

Founded in 2014, the Steel Horse Rally will be turning 10 years old this year; however, the 2024 edition is only the ninth annual event because the 2020 rally was canceled due to the covid-19 pandemic ... More info »

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - 03/23/2024 06:00pm

Fort Smith, AR

As the largest city in western Arkansas, Fort Smith offers several events for its residents and tourists in its numerous theatres and venues. Some of the most well-known events include Old Fort ... More info »

Forbes - 03/24/2024 12:00pm

Fort Smith School District will maintain current teacher salary schedule for 2024-2025 year

Warren showed the School Board previous salary schedules, which had a teacher base salary of $38,500 for the 2021-2022 school year, a $44,000 base pay for the 2022-2023 school year and a $50,200 base ... More info »

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - 03/16/2024 06:01pm

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