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UAFS Art & Design Programs Renew NASAD Accreditation
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has earned reaccreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and...
UAFS To Honor 350 Graduates Saturday, Dec. 13
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will confer degrees and credentials to...
UAFS Earns $44k Grant for Liquid Chromatography Research
A grant of more than $44,000 will bring advanced chromatography technology to...
Windgate Expansion Reaches Milestone, New Entry Open
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s Windgate Art & Design Building...
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Trails and Towns
From Fort Smith to Bentonville, cities across Arkansas are discovering that paved trails do far more than provide a...
Comfort Good: Tuscan Bean & Kale Soup
A rustic Italian soup simmered with cannellini beans, vegetables, tomatoes, and kale. It’s hearty, comforting, and...
What Remains: A Daughter’s Story
The official record of this case has remained unchanged for more than fifty years; Elizabeth Newman revisits the...
Riding Shotgun
Father, mountain biker, and content creator Chris Stauffer proves the best rides are the ones you take together. In...
The Heart of Fika: Finding Connection in the Pause
There is a Swedish word that does not translate neatly into English, although most of us have felt what it describes....
An Arkansas Way of Seeing
An Arkansas Way of Seeing How Arkansas Teaches Us to Write Poetry My poetry is really just trail mud and crooked...
Carrie Preston on Curiosity, Craft & the Heart of Elsbeth
Carrie Preston continues to shine as Elsbeth Tascioni in Elsbeth, a role that recently earned her a Critics Choice...
Comfort Food: Italian Wedding Soup
A wholesome Italian favorite filled with delicious meatballs, tender veggies, and tiny pasta in every bite. PREP TIME:...
Comfort Food: Chicken Noodle Soup
A classic, winter staple. Cozy up with a comforting bowl filled with hearty chicken, tender vegetables, and delicious...
Sparkle & Spritz
There’s something magical about a holiday cocktail that feels as festive as the season itself, and our Cranberry...
Homegrown Holiday Cheer
From handcrafted gifts to farm-fresh treats, the Fort Smith Farmers Market is the perfect place to find a little local...
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