Wednesday, January 29th, 2025

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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Chaffee Barbershop and Military Museum reopened with renovated exhibits and a special dedication to World War II, drawing a large crowd including local officials and veterans. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ A search operation is underway for Justin Baker, a 41-year-old U.S. Army veteran from Roland, Oklahoma, last seen in Fort Smith, with a GoFundMe started to support the search after his associated vehicle entered the Arkansas River. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 19-year-old was arrested in Fort Smith for aggravated robbery after allegedly stealing a gun and being discovered hiding behind a washing machine. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 3rd & Main Music and Moore troupe revives theater in Mulberry with 'Miss Julia,' a modern adaptation of Strindberg's classic, showcasing on Feb. 14-15. Southwest Times Record
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Mandy Smith was promoted by Arvest to mortgage loan manager in Fort Smith, leveraging her 25 years of service and extensive experience in the industry. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas consumers advocate for changing laws to allow unpasteurized milk sales beyond farms, amidst debates over food safety and personal freedom. 5 News
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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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Storytime at Fort Smith Main Library
Children and their caregivers can enjoy storytelling activities, including songs and puppetry, every Thursday morning at the Main Library.
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