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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Arkansas Council for Military Children is hosting a virtual forum and has opened its annual survey to gather feedback from military families on their needs and concerns.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Fort Smith Police report a single-vehicle accident with injuries on 5800 block of Boys Club Lane, advising the public to avoid the area.  City of Fort Smith

CRIME NEWS

  • A female victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following a shooting on the 4100 block of North 50th Street in Fort Smith, AR, with no arrests made as the investigation continues.  City of Fort Smith

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith held its 111th commencement, celebrating graduates from its colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Industry, and Health, Education, and Human Sciences.  University of Arkansas Fort Smith
  • Arkansas Tech University students from the River Valley area will showcase their talents in six new episodes of 'Concealed Carrie: Diamond State Crime Fighter' on Arkansas Radio Theatre for the spring 2025 season.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette
  • Students from Fort Smith achieve academic recognition, with honorees from Fort Hays State University, Central Methodist University, Southern New Hampshire University, and University of Arkansas at Little Rock for Fall 2024.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Fort Smith Board of Directors is set to finalize the purchase of a downtown office building at 623 Garrison Ave, after inspecting it for mold, asbestos, and overall condition.  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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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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