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Fort Smith isn't in good shape, and will likely continue to stagnate, depending on how much economic impact the I-49 corridor will have on the river valley area in terms of increased traffic, as a result of it being near a major Interstate interchange. Eventually. It is taking way too long to finish that plan. It's all on the shoulders of how the whole situation is managed by the folks in charge. As it is well known in NWA, Springdale has a bit of an issue with crime right now, specifically gang violence in and around the core of the city, and it's spreading. An FBI task force is now involved to assist Springdale PD with this issue. I will say, however, that significant investment and generosity from the George family in particular, is creating what is turning into a pretty impressive commercial area for the city on the West side. Arvest Ballpark, plus a $100,000,000 branch of ACH is nothing to slouch about. They have good people in positions to turn things around. Have you seen Emma downtown lately? The Tyson, and WFF contributions have made a significant impact. Rogers seems to be having a ball as a city, definitely analogous to a gregarious and friendly young dude. Bentonville is the "nouveau" of NWA. Fayetteville is the funky, successful, educated liberal cousin down south who everyone loves, but who has some quirky habits.