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

It is no secret that movie adaptations have become more and more popular. From movies to TV shows, these adaptations have gotten everyone excited. Some examples of these adaptations include Sonic the Hedgehog movie, the Mario Movie, The Last of Us TV show, and the most recent and popular Minecraft Movie. Now, another movie has joined this long list of adaptations. A horror game to a horror movie adaptation of Until Dawn. This adaptation features a group of friends who come to

Monday, April 14, at approximately 9:30 a.m., a Blue Origin New Shepard rocket launched five women into space, including singer-songwriter Katy Perry, journalists Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, film producer Kerianne Flynn, and aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe. The entire trip took only eleven minutes as the rocket reached the edge of the cosmos and returned to Earth. Gayle King, specifically, became overwhelmed with anxiety and emotion ahead

Last Wednesday, April 2nd, the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith gathered staff, students, parents, and other members of the community to disclose an "ambitious announcement." The event began advertising in March, through mailed cards to parents, almost daily emails to students, and even a countdown on the university's public website, all leading up to a reveal that was marketed to have been 100 years in the making. That, along with its intended secrecy, there was much talk

For many 2024 actors and actresses, a lot was on the line this Sunday at the 97th annual Academy Awards show— the Oscars. The event was held in the heart of Hollywood at the Dolby Theater. In its typical fashion, the night consisted of a ‘wine and dine,’ eaten while superstars in formal wear “come together to celebrate the best films from the past twelve months” (BBC). In a time of big celebration and great anticipation, it’s inevitable that this excitement stood alongside so

TikTok has been an endangered app for many years, beginning with President Donald Trump signing an executive order to ban the use of TikTok in the United States towards the end of his first term in 2020. This ban was unsuccessful and did not take action up until recent dates. On January 19, 2025, TikTok was officially removed from the app stores, banning anyone from downloading the app or using it. The lack of usage only lasted for a day, as the app ran like normal the day af

Recently the public has been amazed by the news that the infamous Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle Menendez, are up for a resentencing years after the murder of their parents. Though some think that the brothers got the sentence they deserved, others are celebrating this resentencing. Some on the internet speculate that this new allowance of resentencing might be because of the earlier release of Gypsy Rose Blanchard who was found innocent since she was under similar circumst

Recently the season 33 of Dancing With the Stars  cast was announced to the public. One cast member among them caused more shock than the others: Anna Sorokin. If you didn’t already know, Anna Sorokin was charged with grand larceny in the first degree, grand larceny in the second degree, and theft of services. She faked her name and posed as Anna Delvey, a fake German heiress to swindle money out of banks and friends. She would use fake checks and get multiple loans. By the t

In the fall of 2023, Nike debuted new uniforms for Major League Baseball. After the 2024 season started, fans and players alike have complained about color differences between the jersey and pants as well as sweat stains being more visible than before. Quality concerns have arisen as well after Tigers player Riley Greene’s pant leg split open when sliding into home.   Nike has come under fire yet again as the brand revealed uniforms for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The unveiling

7/11's new sparkling water has a standout, seemingly nu-metal inspired flavor. (Cover Credit: 7/11 Corporate).

Thursday, February 15, UAFS Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, announced via email a proposal to eliminate five degree programs, including both bachelor and associate programs as well as several certifications, following a review conducted in collaboration with the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) Coordinating Board. The list of proposed cuts include: Computer-Aided Design General Technology Automotive Concentration Political Science (minor to remain) Spanish (minor

For nearly 14 years, a beloved Will Ferrell comedy has captured the hearts of Michigan movie-goers. Thumbnail credit: u/pootsforever

The "SNAWL" dog rescue has been an organization of contention for Arizona animal lovers for years. Now the country knows why.

On April 14, Gov. Sarah Huckabee-Sanders signed legislation changing a 30 year old law. Starting this August, cities in Arkansas will no longer have the authority to ban pet stores from selling dogs and cats. HB 1591 is an amendment of the Arkansas Retail Pet Store Consumer Protection Act of 1991, the act “requires certain guarantees from retail pet stores to the citizens who buy dogs and cats. Breeding kennels and catteries are excluded from this act, as are animal shelters

With the possible ban of TikTok by Bill S. 686, otherwise known as the RESTRICT Act , looming over the Internet, other social media apps are lining up to take its place as one of the most popular platforms amongst Millennials and Gen Z. Already used apps like Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat are tough competitors with their recent developments of Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Snapchat Spotlight that all mimic TikTok’s much loved short form video sharing characteristic.

On Sunday, February 26th, the HBOMax hit series The Last of Us aired its seventh episode sparking controversy amongst the fandom about main character Ellie’s love life. This most recent episode, featuring a storyline based on a downloadable expansion (DLC) called “Left Behind” from the original Naughty Dog video game, caused fans to take to Twitter, either applauding the representation or bashing its “wokeness propaganda.” This episode, like the DLC, explores Ellie’s life ab

The City of Little Rock Parks & Recreation unveiled a new sculpture of a banana wearing roller skates, and the comments on their Facebook post show very polarized opinions. The statue is titled “On a Roll” and was created by artist Jack Hill. It is located on the Arkansas River Trail near Murray Park and was donated to the city by a non-profit organized called “Sculpture at the River Market” and was shipped by the National Sculptors’ Guild. About two days ago, Little Rock P

Issued on November 30, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) declared an advisory on their bulletin warning of domestic terrorist attacks within the United States. This advisory is currently set to expire on May 23, 2023. “The United States remains in a heightened threat environment. Lone offenders and small groups motivated by a range of ideological beliefs and/or personal grievances continue to pose a persistent and lethal threat to the Homeland…Targets of potenti

Everyone knows about Santa, but have you heard of his companion, Krampus? This frightening figure is often paired with Saint Nick and is believed to have originated in Germany. In Norse Pagan lore, he is rumored to be the son of Hel, the Norse god of the underworld. Krampus is said to appear on the night of December 5th, Krampusnacht , and search for all the naughty children to bestow their deserved punishment or steal them in the night. The legend of Krampus can be traced in

Will Smith has been in the spotlight this past year, and not in a good light. At this year's Oscars, Smith casually stormed the stage after comedian Chris Rock made a joke towards Jada Pinkett Smith, his wife. For the next ten years, Will Smith is banned from attending the ceremony. Now, the actor is losing sleep over his upcoming historical movie, Emancipation, which is set to be released December 3, 2022 on in theaters and on AppleTV December 9. Smith plays escaped American