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Arkansas Early Voting Tops Two Earlier Midterms
Around townEarly voting turnout across Arkansas has exceeded participation recorded in the state’s two previous midterm elections.
Sebastian County Arkansas DeskNov 3, 2026
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Divorces granted in Sebastian, Crawford counties Oct. 14-19
Around townDivorces were granted in Sebastian and Crawford counties during the week of Oct. 14 through Oct. 19.
Sebastian County Arkansas DeskOct 26, 2026
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Sebastian County JPs retain two employees
Around townThe county’s justices of the peace voted to keep two employees after the communications department was disbanded.
Sebastian County Arkansas DeskOct 22, 2026
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Sebastian County court to review two sheriff employees’ jobs
Police, fire and courtsThe Sebastian County Quorum Court is set to consider reclassifying two employees of the county Sheriff’s Office.
Sebastian County Arkansas DeskOct 20, 2026
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Fort Smith parents plead not guilty in drug case
Around townTwo Fort Smith parents pleaded not guilty to felony charges after drugs were found in their children’s systems.
Sebastian County Arkansas DeskOct 16, 2026
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Fort Smith couple charged over children’s meth, THC findings
Police, fire and courtsPolice say children in a Fort Smith case had methamphetamine and THC in their systems, leading to charges against a couple.
Sebastian County Arkansas DeskOct 15, 2026
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Barling man sentenced to 25 years over abuse images
Around townA Barling man received a 25-year prison sentence without parole after child sexual abuse images were found on his phone.
Sebastian County Arkansas DeskOct 13, 2026
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Fort Smith firefighter Norwood gets deferred probation
Police, fire and courtsNorwood received deferred probation after a theft from a firefighters union; the money has been repaid, and he has retired.
Sebastian County Arkansas DeskOct 10, 2026
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Judge Steve Hotz lifts Sebastian County burn ban
Around townJudge Steve Hotz lifted Sebastian County’s burn ban while drought conditions remain in the area.
Sebastian County Arkansas DeskOct 6, 2026
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Salvadoran man in Fort Smith case pleads not guilty
Police, fire and courtsA Salvadoran man arrested in Fort Smith pleaded not guilty to illegal reentry and failing to register as a sex offender.
Sebastian County Arkansas DeskSep 30, 2026
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CALS board approves legal defense for charged employees
Police, fire and courtsThe Central Arkansas Library System board voted to provide legal defense to employees charged under a recently upheld state law.
Sebastian County Arkansas DeskSep 25, 2026
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Fort Smith police arrest 2, recover 39 UPS packages
Police, fire and courtsFort Smith police made two arrests and recovered 39 packages after a burglary involving UPS.
Sebastian County Arkansas DeskSep 23, 2026
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Two arrested after UPS burglary in Fort Smith
Police, fire and courtsTwo men were arrested and 39 packages were recovered after a UPS burglary in Fort Smith.
Sebastian County Arkansas DeskSep 22, 2026
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Court documents describe screaming in Fort Smith rape case
Police, fire and courtsCourt documents say a witness reported hearing screaming in a case involving a Fort Smith man who told police he raped a child.
Sebastian County Arkansas DeskSep 20, 2026
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Three suspects jailed without bond after Fort Smith robbery
Police, fire and courtsThree suspects are in jail without bond after a reported weekend home invasion and robbery in Fort Smith.
Sebastian County Arkansas DeskSep 15, 2026
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Prosecutor Clears 4 Fort Smith Officers in May 17 Shooting
Police, fire and courtsA prosecutor ruled that four Fort Smith officers were justified in a May 17 shooting.
Sebastian County Arkansas DeskSep 9, 2026
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Prosecutor says force was justified in Fort Smith shooting
Police, fire and courtsA prosecutor said deadly force was justified after a man suspected of critically wounding a Fort Smith officer fled and was shot.
Sebastian County Arkansas DeskSep 5, 2026