Monday, January 27th, 2025

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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Po' Ramblin' Boys are set to perform their traditional progressive bluegrass music in Fort Smith on February 13. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Former Northside head football coach Felix Curry will seek reinstatement at the upcoming Fort Smith Public Schools Board meeting, after being reassigned to a different position within the district. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith's Board of Directors approves a $466,330 contract for designing flood mitigation ponds at former Acme Brick Co. property to tackle drainage basin flooding. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ A dispute between Sebastian County and the city of Fort Smith over funding new slides for Parrot Island Waterpark persists as the park nears its 10th anniversary. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Remote Area Medical, in collaboration with Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, is hosting a free clinic in Fort Smith offering dental, vision, and medical services on April 5-6, seeking volunteers. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arkansas–Fort Smith women's basketball team achieved their fifth consecutive victory, defeating Emporia State 87-68. 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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Wiggle Worms Storytime at Main Library
A special storytime event for babies and their caregivers, focused on fostering a love of reading with rhymes and songs.
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