Carl Nevin Provide us with some information about your history and your background with Fort Smith. I was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. My dad joined the Air Force soon after I was born. We moved around most of all of my childhood. I went to high school in Germany. I went to college in Santa Cruz, California. I am married to wife Barbara for 47 years. Together, we have 2 children, and 2 grandchildren. I have worked 2 jobs most of my life. Currently, I am running a lawn service. I

Provide us with some information about your history and your background with Fort Smith. Fort Smith is home. I was born at Sparks Hospital and graduated from Southside High School in 2002. My wife, Sarah, graduated from Northside in 2003. We married in 2005 and are raising our five children here. For most of my adult life, my work has centered on leading organizations and serving people. I helped start Forefront Church in 2013 and currently serve as its lead pastor, but my

1. Provide us with some information about your history and background with Fort Smith. Fort Smith has been my home my entire life. My mother moved here in 1983 to work for Beverly Enterprises, and I was born at Mercy Hospital in 1985. I attended First Lutheran School and graduated from Southside High School in 2003. When my mother later moved to Tulsa and invited me to join her, I chose to remain here and attend the University of Arkansas Fort Smith. I graduated from UAFS in

Brian Trumbly Provide us with some information about your history and your background with Fort Smith. In my time in Fort Smith I have been able to help create, own, and co-manage a commercial construction company, Petree Construction. I’ve also been fortunate to give back to the community by donating my time and experience to several boards and organizations. I spent 7 years on the Fort Smith Planning and Zoning Board, successfully completing multiple terms; served a couple

1.Provide us with some information about your history and your background with Fort Smith. I was born in Fort Smith and have spent my entire life living in either Fort Smith or Van Buren. I grew up in a working-class family without many financial advantages, but that never diminished my entrepreneurial ambitions. I started my first business, a concert-promotion company, in 1999. I later worked in advertising, website development and technology consulting. For the past nine

1. Provide us with some information about your history and your background with Fort Smith. Fort Smith and the River Valley have been home to my wife Amy and me for nearly nineteen years. We've worshiped and served at Midland Heights Church for eighteen years, and for fourteen years my work through Safe Haven Homes has put me alongside people facing homelessness, addiction, and mental-health challenges. Some of the hardest days of their lives. I've also mentored veterans and

1. Provide us with some information about your history and your background with Fort Smith. I've lived in the greater River Valley area for 32 years. I've always either lived or worked in Fort Smith. In 2017, I was homeless here. After living through it, I've been an advocate for the homeless, having worked alongside Hope on some of their policy proposals and as a former member of the Next Step Board of Directors. My wife and I have done independent animal rescue in the city

Provide us with some information about your history and your background with Fort Smith. My wife and I and our one year old daughter moved to Fort Smith in 1997. I had previously worked at Ernst & Young in Little Rock for 24 years, 12 as a partner. We moved so I could take a job at ArcBest Corporation as Vice President of Finance. I worked at ArcBest for 20 years retiring in 2016 as a Senior Vice President. I became involved in City matters in the early 2000's as one of the

1.Provide us with some information about your history and your background with Fort Smith. I was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas. I went to Van Buren schools. I've lived in Van Buren, Fort Smith, Alma, Kibler, Mulberry Cedarville, I even attended the Cedarville high school for a little. My first job was in Fort Smith as a newspaper subscription seller, (door to door) 2.What made you want to run? The reason I decided to run for mayor is because I was watching a video on Facebook

Provide us with some information about your history and your background with Fort Smith. I’m Greek-American, and my family’s story in Fort Smith goes back about 100 years. My family came to America as immigrants and ultimately made Fort Smith home. Like a lot of immigrant families, they came here looking for opportunity and built a life through hard work, family, and small business. That history has shaped a lot of who I am. I grew up seeing what it takes to build a busines

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

On Monday, January 27, 2025, the director of the Office of Management and Business (OMB) released a notice of the temporary hold of federal financial assistance. The hold was implemented following President Donald Trump’s orders to review all federal financial assistance programs. Tuesday afternoon, Chancellor Terisa Riley sent out an email regarding the hold and linked the notice from the OMB. In the email she explained that federal student loans and federal grants would not

A s the 2024 election cycle ends this Tuesday it is time to take one final look at both candidates' chances at the presidency according to the most recent polling data. But before we can look at what the polls say regarding this election, let’s look at what has happened in the months leading up to what promises to be the most impactful presidential race in years. What will voter turnout look like and who will be the winner? With both candidates making their last stops on the

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

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

On November 17, Nancy Pelosi officially stepped down as the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Making history in 2007, the California Democrat became the first female Speaker of the House. During the 2018 elections, Pelosi was nominated again for the role, starting her second term on January 3, 2019. Over the course of her terms, she has seen terms from four different Presidents that includes George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden. Throughout her time

In the recent election, Arkansas voters decided on their choice for congress as well as whether or not to pass the four issues being voted on. This included Legislative Authority To Call Special Session, 60% Voter Approval For Constitutional Amendments, Religious Freedom Amendment, and the AR Adult Cannabis Amendment. All four issues did not pass. The first issue voted against was the Legislative Authority To Call Special Session. This would allow Arkansas legislators to pr

After reports indicated a “red wave” midterm, young voters surprised analysts with a high turnout for Democrats, keeping the fight for a Congressional majority closer than anticipated. Circle reports that 27% of youth (ages 18-29) cast a ballot this year, marking the second-highest youth turnout in about three decades. Turnout was exceptionally high in battleground states (FL, GA, Mi, NC, NH, NV, OH, PA, WI), where it was 31%. Edison Research National Election Pool’s exit po

Giant signs lining the highways and your neighbor's yards can only mean one thing. It’s election season in the Natural State. The deadline to register to vote in the May Primaries is fast approaching so here is your Lions’ Chronicle cheat sheet for understanding the 2022 Arkansas Primaries. What even are the primaries? In the simplest of terms, the primary elections are the elections before THE election. Each political party votes on which candidate to send to the general e