Redefining Black History

12/14/2025

For individuals and organizations wishing to participate in the 2026 City of Fort Smith Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade, registration is handled by the River Valley Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission.

Dr. Carolyn Mosely - President
Mr. Leonard E. Housley Jr. - Community Ambassador MLK Parade Facilitator

Miss Maya'Neisha Johnson MLK Parade Facilitator
For more information or registration by phone 910-884-5253
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City of Fort Smith, Arkansas

MLK, Jr. Parade Information and Guidelines

12/07/2025

Mr. Leonard Eugene Housley Jr. (L.E. Jr.) First Ward (Ward 1) City of Fort Smith, Arkansas Vote in 2026 Your Voice Matters Your Vote Counts Housing- City of Fort Smith, Arkansas

Every resident deserves safe, quality, and affordable housing options. Too many are struggling to make ends meet due to subpar living conditions.

We must readdress homelessness and provide better solutions, including counseling and support services.

We need more shelters for men, families, and homeless veterans, and we must work together as a community to make a positive impact.

More must be done, and with your vote, more will be done. L.E. Housley Jr. First Ward 2026.Many homeless shelters reside in First Ward, including the Hope Campus, which has an outdoor shelter in the parking lot camp near and leading to the riverbank.. where more residents reside. Those are all human heartbeats not numbers or statistics.
Shame on you Vice Mayor Jarred Rego Ward 1 director and the board as a whole starts from top with City Administrator on down ...how can you turn a blind eye to the tall overgrown grass growing in your One Ward Ward 1?

Let's work together to make life in Fort Smith, Arkansas, worth living for everyone.

Mr. Ambassador
City of Fort Smith, Arkansas
Ward 1 Resident

11/02/2025

Our community's strength lies in unity and a shared commitment to our future, which we can both build and protect by making our voices heard at the ballot box.

Your vote is your power to shape our collective destiny, and together, we can ensure a better future for everyone.

Remember that participation in our democracy is how we create change and ensure all citizens' voices are heard.

Mr. Ambassador
City of Fort Smith, Arkansas

10/13/2025

Two separate sources have told Today in Fort Smith that sitting Fort Smith Mayor George McGill WILL NOT run for re-election during the 2026 election cycle.

Those sources and one other person close to the situation say (at least) two current sitting city directors are eyeing a run at the mayor's office,

This is obviously a developing story and we will release more information as it becomes available.

City of Fort Smith, Arkansas
what are the qualifications to run for the mayor of the city of Fort Smith in 2026

To run for mayor of Fort Smith in the 2026 election, a candidate must be at least 21 years old, a registered voter, and have been a resident of the city for at least six months. Candidates must also file a petition with 50 signatures from qualified electors and a statement of candidacy with the City Clerk during the designated filing period.

Residency and registration requirements
Age: You must be at least 21 years old.
Residency: You must have been a resident of the city of Fort Smith for at least six months prior to the election. You must also continue to live within the city's corporate limits throughout your time in office.

Voter registration: You must be a registered voter.
Filing requirements
Petition: You must file a petition with at least 50 signatures from qualified electors (registered voters).
Statement of Candidacy: You must also file a statement of candidacy.
Filing period: These documents must be filed with the Fort Smith City Clerk during a specific seven-day filing period in August of the general election year.
Other considerations
Official packets: The City Clerk's office provides official candidate packets containing all necessary forms and information in the spring of each general election year. The city will issue a media release when these packets are available.
Election schedule: The general mayoral election is scheduled for November 3, 2026. A runoff election would be held in December if needed.
Additional resources: For campaign finance regulations, disclosure forms, and other requirements, candidates are advised to consult the Arkansas State Board of Election Commissioners and the Arkansas Ethics Commission.

08/04/2025

The City of Fort Smith Board of Directors will meet for a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 5, at 6:00 PM at the Blue Lion, 101 North 2nd Street.
📺 Watch live on TV on the Government Access Channel, COX Cable Channel 214
💻 Watch via Live Stream at this link: fortsmithar.gov/watch or the COFS YouTube channel
📝 Agenda Packet: https://cofs.info/4fqoGgE

For questions or information, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 479-784-2208 or [email protected]

07/29/2025

The City of Fort Smith Board of Directors will meet for a Special Study Session and Mid-Year Budget Review and Strategic Planning Session on Tuesday, July 29, at 6:00 PM at the Blue Lion in the Back Room, 101 North 2nd Street.
💻 Watch via live stream at this link: fortsmithar.gov/watch or the COFS YouTube Channel
📝 Agenda Board Packet: https://cofs.info/4kXBVX8
For questions or information, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 479-784-2208 or [email protected]

07/16/2025

The Lincoln Youth Service Center Camp Success 2025 will be holding its end of camp celebration on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Our final day of camp.

We will be having a celebration for all the participants of our camp to show our appreciation for another successful year beginning at 11 am
Center will be open all day until 430 pm

We will be having refreshments for the parents and guardians of our participants thank you so much from the staff and volunteers of the Lincoln Youth Service Center

Community Ambassador
Leonard E. Housley Jr
910-884-5253 for more information

Live music provided by DJ Redd Eye

07/08/2025

JULY 24 | THUNDER IN THE FORT

A Hometown Celebration Honoring Jaylin Williams & Isaiah Joe

📍 Downtown Fort Smith
📅 Thursday, July 24
🕒 Event schedule coming soon!

Come celebrate our hometown champions! 💥 You won’t want to miss this.

This special event is presented in partnership with:
▪️The City of Fort Smith
▪️The Bakery District
▪️RiverBoy Music Group

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A site dedicated to the celebration event for Isaiah Joe and Jaylin Williams in Fort Smith, Arkansas.