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Friday, January 10th, 2025

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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of January.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • In response to multiple no-injury accidents due to inclement weather, Fort Smith police urge drivers to exchange information and report later, implementing a special weather policy.  City of Fort Smith
  • Fort Smith Police report a vehicle-pedestrian accident at Massard Road and Rogers Avenue with non-life-threatening injuries, advising drivers to expect delays.  City of Fort Smith

CRIME NEWS

  • A Fort Smith man faces trial in June after pleading not guilty to charges of possessing child sexual abuse material, following his arrest stemming from cyber complaints.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Cities, schools, and businesses in the River Valley issued alerts and took actions like closing schools and suspending trash collection in response to a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service, expecting 4-8 inches of snow.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Arkansas National Guard was activated to support state police in rescuing stranded drivers due to winter weather conditions, with operations spanning statewide.  4029 News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 1/18/25

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  • Beginning Watercolor for Homeschoolers

    This event offers homeschoolers an opportunity to learn the basics of watercolor painting with all supplies provided, suitable for ages fourth grade and up.

    Fri, 2/7/25

    View event

REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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