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Recent News in Fort Smith

Apr 6th, 2025 👍 1975

Baptist Health-Fort Smith announced Friday it added the Ion robotic bronchoscopy system to help diagnose and treat lung cancer in the River Valley — the system performs minimally invasive lung biopsies for hard-to-reach nodules. Dr. Arturo Meade and Dr. Muthukumar Radhakrishnan will operate the device at Baptist Health Lung Center-Fort Smith to enable earlier detection and treatment.

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Ouachita Baptist sophomore Anna Woolsey had a breakout spring by winning four events at the Ouachita Invitational—posting times of 24.31 in the 200 and 56.97 in the 400—while helping the Tigers track team gain momentum. The former Ozark high school star is expected to build on her success in upcoming meets.

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River Valley Fellowship of Christian Athletes is planning a girls flag football tournament in May where top athletes like Aspen Cone from Van Buren, Kori Sanders from Lamar, and Kaydence Flemming from Fort Smith Northside will showcase their skills—organizers said the event will give these athletes a new opportunity to compete.

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