ScottF

Yes, I'm in FSM. Your post on the photos thread was right on the money. Fort Smith was a blue collar town that relied heavily on factory workers at Whirlpool, Rheem, Baldor and Hiram Walker to make things click. Now that those jobs are being relocated, we're at a crossroads. Unfortunately, the city leaders don't seem to know how to attract new business of the white-collar variety. The population is older which is a big reason a bond issue to build a sports complex (10 baseball fields, 10 softball fields, 8-10 indoor basketball/volleyball courts) was overwhelming defeated. Sprawl is a problem, though a few developers have begun to return to downtown. I fear Fort Smith is a dying town. But, on the plus side, if you can find a good job housing is very affordable.

Mith, La Huerta is not moving. The owners are opening a second location in downtown Fort Smith. It'll be located in the old Goodson's on Garrison location in the old Herb's Feed & Tack building just east of the Varsity.