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Sunday, January 19th, 2025

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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The River Valley Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission and the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith are organizing a week of events from January 18 to January 24 to honor Dr. King's contributions towards equality and justice, embodying the theme 'Be the Change You Want to See!'.  University of Arkansas Fort Smith

CRIME NEWS

  • In Crawford County, diligent work by investigator Lt. Jay Baker led to the arrest of a rape suspect nearly a year after the initial complaint was filed.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Dr. Jordan Mader is appointed to lead UAFS's new Center for Teaching and Learning, focusing on enhancing campus instruction through professional development and collaborative resources.  University of Arkansas Fort Smith

SPORTS NEWS

  • Anna Trusty scored a career-high 27 points to lead the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith women's basketball team to an 81-75 victory over Northeastern State.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette
  • Drew Hunter of Fort Smith Southside High School began playing golf in 2020 and quickly excelled, earning the title of River Valley Democrat-Gazette Boys Golfer of the Year.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette
  • The Fort Smith Northside girls' basketball team secured a significant road victory against Bentonville, marking a break in the trend of home team wins in the 6A-West Conference.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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

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  • Newsboys Concert at TempleLive

    The Newsboys will be performing live at TempleLive in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

    Fri, 2/14/25

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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.

    Sat, 2/15/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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