Lockheed Martin to open facility in Fort Smith

Lockheed Martin has announced plans to locate a facility in Fort Smith which will employ up to 90 people. The site will support the foreign pilot training center being established at Ebbing Air National Guard Base. A recruiting event will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m....

Arkansas ranked #4 for inbound movers

Arkansas has earned a top spot for inbound movers in U.S. According to a United Van Lines study, Arkansas is #4 for inbound movers, with an inbound moving rate of 60.1%. Read the full article on the AEDC news blog.

Fort Smith native Madison Marsh crowned Miss America

Congratulations to Fort Smith native, Madison Marsh on being crowned Miss America 2024! A graduate of Southside High School, Marsh is the first active-duty military officer to hold the title. She serves as a Second Lt. in the United States Air Force and a student at...