Fort Smith Regional Alliance News
Poteau BalloonFest to be held Oct. 20 & 21
Mark your calendar for the renowned Poteau BalloonFest October 20 and 21!
U.S. Marshals Museum officially opens
The U.S. Marshal’s Museum is officially open!
AEDC Blog named to Top 10
Congratulations to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC)! Its blog was named one of the top ten economic development blogs for the second consecutive year by online content aggregator FeedSpot.
Skokos Performing Arts Center announces Season of Entertainment
The Skokos Performing Arts Center in Alma has a wonderful season of entertainment lined up!
Cold Compass in Mulberry holds grand opening
State and local leaders were in attendance for the grand opening ceremony of the new 70,000 square foot Cold Compass facility in Mulberry on May 31.
FSRA Board Member and Mulberry Mayor Gary Baxter presented Rural Advocate of the Year Award
Congratulations to Mulberry Mayor Gary D. Baxter on receiving the award for Rural Advocate of the Year at the 2023 Arkansas Rural Development Conference!
FSRA Board Member Dr. Ken Warden appointed as ADHE Commissioner
Congratulations to FSRA Board Member Dr. Ken Warden on his appointment as Arkansas Department of Higher Education Commissioner!
90th annual Old Fort Days Rodeo to run May 28 – June 3
Oklahoma ranks #4 in average down payment mortgage requirement
Good news for Oklahoma home owners and buyers! The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shared that the state recently ranked fourth on the Moneywise "States with the Lowest Average Mortgage Down Payment Requirement." Read the full article here.
Arkansas’ Monument Trails featured in Outdoor Magazine
Monument Trails were recently featured in Outside Magazine and awarded the publication’s 2023 Travel Award for best mountain biking in the United States!