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Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Union Pacific said around eight train cars derailed in Van Buren around 7 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 26 + no injuries were reported and cleanup is underway. 5 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Snowfall is drawing Fort Smith bird watchers to feeders and windows as familiar species like dark-eyed juncos, robins and cardinals appear today; UAFS ornithologist Ragupathy Kannan advises using black-oil sunflower seeds — a high-energy food — to help birds stay nourished. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith road crews are clearing snow and ice from main streets but refreezing is creating slick spots this morning, making travel hazardous. Residents are advised to move their cars as crews plan to clear residential neighborhoods soon (over 500 miles of roads are affected). 4029 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alma’s Shep Newcomb (who scored 35 and 31 points against top 5A-West foes) and Van Buren’s AJ McDonald (also recognized for his strong play) earned player of the week honors last week, boosting their teams’ postseason hopes. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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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Taj Farrant Live Concert
6:00-11:59 p.m. — Majestic Fort Smith — Entry cost not specified — Experience the electrifying live show of the young guitar prodigy, Taj Farrant.
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