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Monday, January 19th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After a 40-year career in natural gas, Fred Kirkwood retired from AOG on Jan. 13; Fort Smith Mayor George McGill honored him by declaring Jan. 8 as Fred Kirkwood Day + Kirkwood plans to spend time with family, travel, and consult on future projects. Southwest Times Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Beebe-based Shaw Revolver, a father-daughters trio, will perform rock shows at 7 p.m. Jan. 24 and Feb. 20 at Old Bank Sports Bar in Russellville & on Jan. 30 at 906 Lounge in Fort Smith with additional dates planned in Horseshoe Bend and Benton. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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Once Upon a Stitch Crochet Club
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — A creative space for school age children and teens to learn and enjoy crochet together.
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Viking 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
2:30-6:30 p.m. — 7200 S Zero St, Fort Smith, AR — Registration required — Compete in various distances while supporting local health and fitness initiatives.
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Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA Concert
8:30 p.m. — United States Marshals Museum — Ticketed event — Enjoy a magical evening of classic hits from Queen and ABBA under candlelight.
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