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Thursday, January 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith firefighters blocked roads due to a gas leak on Free Ferry Road, advising residents to use alternative routes. 4029 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Fort Smith man accused of a hit-and-run that injured a child had his vehicle returned after pleading not guilty, with a trial set for late spring. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a Capitol event, the Franklin County and River Valley Coalition vocalized their opposition to the proposed Franklin County prison, emphasizing concerns over transparency, fiscal responsibility, and suitability of the site. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Fort Smith City Board is deliberating on the future and effectiveness of the Utilities Advisory Committee, questioning its unique role and scope. Southwest Times Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Diana Reyes Macias, MSN, FNP-C, joins Baptist Health Cancer Center-Fort Smith as a nurse practitioner specializing in hematology and oncology services. 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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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.
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Newsboys Concert at TempleLive
The Newsboys will be performing live at TempleLive in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
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Simply Seger: A Tribute to Bob Seger
Simply Seger is a 9-piece tribute band performing Bob Seger's beloved hits spanning five decades at the King Opera House in Van Buren, AR.
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