Dr. Benny Gooden Honored with Service Center Renaming | Fayetteville Arkansas News

Fort Smith’s Service Center has been renamed the Dr. Benny L. Gooden Service Center in a heartfelt tribute to a titan of education — a man who spent 30 years as superintendent and 50 years shaping schools across Arkansas. After retiring in 2016, he didn’t slow down: teaching grad courses, advising at health colleges, and speaking nationally on school leadership. A decorated leader with degrees from top universities, he’s also a musical force — directing choirs and playing in community bands. Married to Martha, father of three Northside grads, and grandfather to seven, Dr. Gooden’s legacy is built on passion, service, and an unwavering commitment to students — and now, his name stands proudly at the heart of Fort Smith’s educational infrastructure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/03d73cf34a8b1b1c