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Tuesday, January 21st, 2025
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Chaffee Barbershop and Military Museum, known for being the site of Elvis Presley's iconic Army haircut, will reopen with new exhibits on Jan. 28 after renovations, highlighting Fort Chaffee's military legacy and its support of refugee communities. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Fort Smith police are actively searching for Zaelinn Paradies, a 12-year-old reported as a runaway on January 20. 5 News
- ➤ Fort Smith commemorated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a parade on Garrison Avenue, featuring attendees from the NAACP and Ruff Ryders Saddle Club, despite cold temperatures in the mid-20s. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A woman was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Fort Smith, Arkansas, with no arrests made and police seeking information. 4029 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The River Valley Film Society is set to reveal plans for the fifth annual Fort Smith International Film Festival and the second MidAmerica Film Market, highlighting diverse and under-represented voices in the industry. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Sebastian County Quorum Court will discuss accepting a $20,000 grant from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program for a courthouse restoration project. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Recent inspections in the River Valley area highlighted various violations in local eateries, ranging from improper storage temperatures to lack of sanitation supplies, though some establishments were found without any violations. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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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