Radio sale reshuffles Fort Smith dial, KISR moves, ESPN expands

Country station Outlaw 93.1 also moves to 94.1 FM as KISR's owner refocuses on being a live, hyper-local station.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 9:55am

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Fort Smith radio listeners will soon find longtime KISR on 950 AM and 93.1 FM, while 93.7 FM converts to an ESPN Arkansas sports station after a $1.235 million license sale. The reshuffle also moves country station Outlaw 93.1 to 94.1 FM, as KISR's owner refocuses on being a live, hyper-local Fort Smith station.

Why it matters

The radio station changes reflect the evolving media landscape in Fort Smith, with stations adjusting frequencies and formats to better serve local listeners and compete in the market. The moves highlight the importance of community-focused radio in a city like Fort Smith.

The details

The $1.235 million license sale will result in several changes to the Fort Smith radio dial. KISR, a longtime Fort Smith station, will now be found on 950 AM and 93.1 FM. Meanwhile, 93.7 FM will convert to an ESPN Arkansas sports station. The country music station Outlaw 93.1 will also move to 94.1 FM as part of the reshuffle. The changes allow KISR's owner to refocus the station on being a live, hyper-local presence in the Fort Smith community.

  • The radio station changes will take effect in the coming weeks.

The players

KISR

A longtime radio station in Fort Smith that is refocusing on being a live, hyper-local presence in the community.

ESPN Arkansas

A sports radio station that will now broadcast on 93.7 FM in Fort Smith.

Outlaw 93.1

A country music station that will move to 94.1 FM as part of the radio dial reshuffling.

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The takeaway

The radio station changes in Fort Smith reflect the ongoing evolution of the local media landscape, with stations adjusting frequencies and formats to better serve the community. The moves highlight the importance of community-focused radio in a city like Fort Smith.