Charlie Edward
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Fort Smith, AR, United States
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Poteau Girl Buys Lunch For Officer Who Adopted Child Abuse Victim
POTEAU (KFSM) -- She knew nothing of his past... or about the good deed done completely at random. It was lunch hour one Saturday, when Poteau Officer Jody Thompson walked in. "This little doll of an angel comes out of no where, (and) throws money in front of me. → Read More
Tenured Sebastian County Major Retires After Twenty-Seven Years
FORT SMITH (KFSM) -- After 27 years, Major Kevin Nickson of the Sebastian County Sheriff's Office is retiring. His office is nearly empty. "It's very weird seeing it. I've been here a long time," Nickson recalled. → Read More
Man Who Lost Loved One To Breast Cancer Speaking Out About Medical Marijuana
MULBERRY (KFSM) -- A man who lost someone he loved to breast cancer years ago is making his way around the county teaching people about the effects of medical marijuana. His destination today was Mulberry. He went for a seminar on cannabis as medicine. → Read More
Rogers Native Wins Big On ‘Let’s Make A Deal’
RUSSELLVILLE (KFSM) -- Shelby Benefield's family and friends freaked out as they gathered to watch Shelby on 'Let's Make A Deal'. Shelby won a trip to the Bahamas and memories she won't soon forget. "It was super weird to see myself on television. → Read More
Community Shares Stories In ‘Me Too’ Movement
FORT SMITH (KFSM) -- A new movement has taken social media by storm with women posting the hashtag, "metoo". This came about after allegations against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein surfaced. Dozens of women have claimed sexual assault against the film producer. → Read More
Arrest Made After Dogs Allegedly “Dragged Behind Scooter”
VAN BUREN (KFSM) -- A man in Crawford County is behind bars after allegedly dragging two dogs behind a motorized scooter. After the horrifying ordeal, the two dogs are now recovering. "The pads of his feet are torn," explained Rebecca Kascubowski with the Almost Home Shelter Rescue. → Read More
Local Woman Says Someone Posed As Her For More Than A Year
FORT SMITH (KFSM) -- The thought of a stolen identity can be frightening. For Stacie Ford, a stolen identity, she claims, is her reality. "When I first found out, I was livid. I was so mad. I was furious," she remarked. → Read More
Local War Veteran Celebrates 95th Birthday By Flying Plane
FORT SMITH (KFSM) -- With three wars and nearly a century of living under his belt, a local veteran is still putting his pilot's license to use. The celebration of Hank Hauser's 95th birthday begins on a warm, sunny September day at Fort Smith Regional Airport. → Read More
Charleston School Was First In Community To Integrate
CHARLESTON (KFSM) -- As she sat on the park bench in front of the high school, Mary Belle-Ervin recalled starting her Charleston schooling in the first grade. → Read More
The Story Behind The Human Cannonball At A Fair Near You
FORT SMITH (KFSM) -- A record-breaking human cannonball is making the rounds around the country -- including here at home. David "The Bullet" Smith is stopping in at the Arkansas-Oklahoma Fair for 22 shows. "This is always scary," he said of the performance, which he's done for 21 years. → Read More
Senior Center Struggling To Deliver Meals To Homebound Seniors
ALMA (KFSM) -- As she revved the engine of one of the cars, it roared an abnormal roar. "It sounds terrible," remarked Lori Oliver of the Alma Senior Center. The senior center is struggling to deliver meals to seniors. "We deliver around 150 'Meals On Wheels' to Alma. → Read More
Local Heads Mission To Restore Century Old Chapel
FORT SMITH (KFSM) -- He pointed out the cracks on the stairs built more than 100 years ago. 100 years later, Vincent Scott is trying to repair those cracks. The cracks on a building sitting in the middle of the National Historic Register. → Read More
EMT Receives ‘Hometown Hero’ Award After Rescuing Young Girl
CRAWFORD COUNTY (KFSM) -- Ryan Ciampoli was honored Tuesday as the Fire-Dex 'Hometown Hero'. "I still replay the same scenario back and forth," he said. He was recalling an incident in which a 4-year-old girl falls from the back of a moving bus in Harrison. → Read More
Local School District Saddened By Loss Of Retired Teacher
POCOLA (KFSM) -- A retired teacher from the Pocola School District is the victim who died in a multi-vehicle crash Friday (Sept. 8) -- a crash that shut down Highway 112. "Outside of a colleague, she's been a life-long friend," said a current teacher in the district, Britton Reaves. → Read More
Locals Worry About Driving, Road Conditions In Town Without Police Station
UNIONTOWN (KFSM) -- You might know Sherry Marshall as Ms. Senior Arkansas 2017. But lately, the Uniontown resident has taken on a different role. "We have quite a dip here in the bridge," she said of Highway 220 West. She's working to bring awareness to what she calls a dangerous road way. → Read More
“Klan” Street Sign Stolen From Local Town, Some Call For Name Change
PARIS (KFSM) -- The recent violence in Charlottesville, Virginia is starting to shed light on different things happening in communities across the country. In the town of Paris, Arkansas -- a street sign is stolen. And it's the name of the sign that have some wanting change. → Read More
New Officers Are Good News, But Department Still Has Way To Go
FORT SMITH (KFSM) -- Six new police officers received their badges Monday (August 21st), but the Fort Smith Police Department is still a ways a way from being fully staffed. Recruiting coordinator, Corporal Scott Jackson tells 5NEWS the department is staffed with about 136 officers. → Read More
Local Couple Married During Eclipse
LAVACA (KFSM) -- As shadows dropped down over Lavaca City Park, a once in a lifetime moment took place during a once in a lifetime event. "This day is made possible because of your love for each other," said the wedding officiator, Jack James. → Read More
Local Men Wear Heels For A Good Cause
POTEAU (KFSM) --Friday night (August 18th), the men of Poteau walked a mile in her shoes. That's what the event was called, for the record -- 'Walk A Mile In Her Shoes'. "All the men are wearing heels, yes," said Deanna Chancellor of Women's Crisis Services. → Read More
Local Nearly Falls Victim To Home Rental Scam
FORT SMITH (KFSM) -- Another scam is making the rounds. A scammer found a home for sale in Fort Smith and decided to put it up for rent on Craigslist well below market value. "They put out the emails and hope somebody will be desperate enough to send them the money to secure the property. → Read More