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Friday, January 31st, 2025
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith Police are managing a two-vehicle accident on Waldron Road, advising public to avoid the area from Kinkead to Grand until cleared. City of Fort Smith
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 34-year-old man was deemed fit for trial for prompting a lockdown at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith in July. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Fort Smith Public Schools reported break-ins at Fairview Elementary and Ramsey Middle Schools with no immediate safety threats to students or staff. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ A Fort Smith man has pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated robbery involving a firearm and has posted a $20,000 bond. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Heavy rainfall in the River Valley has led to the closure of parts of Highway 252 and Highway 80 due to flooding, impacting local traffic. 4029 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith plans a sewer rate hike not exceeding 3.5% annually from June 2025, with a public hearing set for February 4 to discuss its consent decree compliance and impacts. Southwest Times Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Buddy Mercado is promoted to manager of the Fort Smith Marshals for the 2025 season, succeeding Steve Maddock and aiming to build on the team's performance. 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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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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