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Tuesday, January 7th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers are needed to help collect and prepare over 16,000 holiday wreaths from the Fort Smith National Cemetery to honor servicemen and women. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Smith Police Department dismissed six officers for misconduct, including pointing loaded guns and hazing newer colleagues. 4029 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Marcus Slavens, president of Corrugated Specialties of Fort Smith, takes on roles as chairman and CEO after acquiring the company. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Recent inspections in River Valley restaurants have identified various compliance issues, from serious priority violations affecting foodborne illness prevention to minor core violations concerning sanitation and operational controls. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith men's basketball team lost 89-80 to Missouri Southern State. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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Medal Madness Race Series: 1M to Half Marathon
This event includes multiple race distances ranging from 1 mile to a half marathon, offering finisher medals and a costume contest, held at Ben Geren Regional Park.
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