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Non-invasive glow-up: If you’re eyeing a little tune-up that actually feels chill, Body Couture Laser Body Studio here in Fort Smith does non-invasive body contouring, laser hair removal, cellulite smoothing, RF tightening, microneedling with radio frequency, and even cosmetic teeth whitening, all…
Freshen up your place: Family-owned and locally operated, Midland Furniture Inc has a friendly showroom of bedroom, living room and dining pieces plus mattresses, so you can retire the wobbly chair and sleep like a champ.
History with a wink: This week, step inside Miss Laura's Brothel Museum for a guided tour through a meticulously preserved 1898 Victorian brothel, complete with opulent rooms, artifacts, and personal stories.
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The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) has begun a new doctor of public health doctorate, offering a leadership role in rural health and sustainable development.
Full story at talkbusiness.net ↗
Singapore is set to permanently station 12 F-35B fifth-generation stealth fighters at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas, starting in late 2026.
Full story at eurasiareview.com ↗
The ArkansasRadio.com family of radio stations continues its Arkansas SHIIP Day tour with two special stops bringing free Medicare information, bingo, prizes, and LIVE radio broadcasts to senior citizens in Batesville and Patterson.
Full story at arkansasradio.com ↗
Drought regions in Arkansas have worsened despite recent rains, with a swathe of D3 extreme drought expanding from the southwest edge of Missouri to Texas County.
Full story at ozarkradionews.com ↗
Arkansas transportation officials joined federal leaders at the I-49 Arkansas River Crossing project to discuss its regional and national impact.
Full story at kjnbtv.com ↗
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