In the Arkansas River Valley where small businesses often rely as much on relationships as they do revenue, networking is less of a strategy and more of a survival skill. For women entrepreneurs, however, finding the right room to build those relationships hasn't always been easy. That’s where groups like River Valley Social are stepping in. Built as a women-focused networking community in the Fort Smith area, River Valley Social is part of a broader shift toward more intent

By: Addison Ketter According to the World Record Academy, the Lavaca Beer Can is recognized as one of the world’s largest Budweiser can sculptures, adding even more historical significance to the landmark. Driving down Highway 22 near Lavaca, Arkansas, there is one thing almost everyone notices right away, a giant Budweiser beer can standing in the middle of a pasture. Rising high above the fields and cattle, the famous “Beer Can” has become one of the most recognizable landm

The 51st Annex, located at 425 N 51st Street in Fort Smith, has remained empty since the Summer of 2024. The building was the Fort Smith Nursing Center before the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith came into possession of it. When in use by the university, it housed the University Police Department, the Career Clothing Closet run by the Babb Center for Career Services, and served as a storage facility for the Office of Campus and Community Engagement and several Registered S

The UAFS bookstore recently held a grand reopening on Tuesday, April 29th, to present the new graphics displayed in the store. The bookstore underwent a remodel during the summer of 2024, but has since been updated with graphics. This includes images of campus life, as well as Numa, up on the walls in the merchandise section of the store. While also presenting the new areas of the store, they handed out cookies, snacks, and drinks. They also participated in the Day of Gi

As the spring semester ends, the sororities on the UAFS campus start setting their sights towards the fall semester and Formal Sorority Recruitment. This is an exciting time for the organizations, because this is their chance to get to know the new women on campus and grow their own chapters. While going through recruitment, it is important to keep an open mind and heart. You may have your eyes set on one chapter, and then find your fit somewhere else. Greek Life is an amaz