A useful local publication
Made for people who live here.
Sweet Home River Valley helps residents find what is useful, enjoyable, and worth planning across the Fort Smith region.
- Fort Smith
- Van Buren
- Greenwood
- Alma
- Barling
The goal is simple: save readers time and make the River Valley easier to enjoy.
What Sweet Home River Valley is
A friendly twice-weekly email and useful companion website for local events, practical updates, community happenings, and worthwhile plans.
Communities we cover
Primary coverage includes all five communities above. Selected Northwest Arkansas, Tulsa, and Little Rock items may appear when they are realistic day trips or materially useful to River Valley readers.
What readers can expect
Events, family activities, food and business openings, arts, entertainment, sports, practical public-service information, and clearly labeled sponsor content.
Sunday and Thursday editions
The Week Ahead arrives Sunday at 6:00 a.m. Central and covers Monday through Thursday. The Weekend Edition arrives Thursday at 6:00 a.m. Central and covers Friday through Sunday.
How to get involved
Readers can submit a public event, suggest a correction, ask about a partnership, or subscribe to receive both weekly editions.
Free Sunday + Thursday email
Make the River Valley easier to enjoy.
Local events, useful updates, and worthwhile plans from across the River Valley.