William Thomas Colley In a quiet stretch of Sebastian County along a lonely highway, the Dayton Cemetery holds the remains of William Thomas Colley, known simply during his lifetime as as "Tom". Born in January 1849 in Kentucky, he died in 1931 at about eighty-two and was buried there beside his wife Rebecca Melvina Pilley, who had gone the year before. Their markers sit among others of the same blood. His daughter Sarah Melissa Colley Neisler rests nearby along with later ki

Well, well, well. Isn't that special? The City of Fort Smith Board of Directors has once again demonstrated its deep, abiding respect for the people they are supposed to represewnt, gently ushering the Citizens Forum out of the actual decision-making meetings and back into the study sessions, where the real votes don’t happen. Voted 6-1 on July 21 with the usual emergency clause so it could take effect immediately, of course. Because nothing says “thoughtful governance” lik

Kevin Settle Fort Smith City Director Kevin Settle, the longest-serving member of the Board of Directors, announced he will not seek re-election to a sixth four-year term, ending 20 years of service when his term concludes in December. The announcement cites personal and family reasons. In a three-page letter to residents, Settle wrote: “Serving as your city director has been one of the greatest honors of my life… After thoughtful conversations with my family over last Chris