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Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ First Presbyterian Church of Fort Smith partnered with Undue Medical Debt to raise over $63,000 that will forgive more than $17 million in medical debt for over 11,000 residents in Sebastian and Crawford counties. Eligible locals will be notified by mail starting mid-February if they meet income or hardship criteria. Southwest Times Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UAFS' Black Student Alliance held its first Black History Month event yesterday on campus featuring poetry, music and African attire, and will present three more cultural events this month. 5 News
- ➤ Today, Fayetteville hosted the ALLPS School of Innovation Black History Month celebration and Crystal Bridges is hosting an evening event; the University of Arkansas will honor Florence Price on Saturday and Fort Smith will feature 'Black History in the Making' on Thursday in the Bakery District. 4029 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Crappie University class will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the UAFS Center for Economic Development at The Bakery District— the $99 fee covers four instructional sessions, a catered lunch, and lure samples with local experts leading a Q&A on fishing electronics. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education in Fort Smith announced new online doctorate programs in executive leadership, medical science, and public health (with the inaugural classes starting this summer) while a physician associate degree program is set to launch in fall 2028. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Award-winning actress and creative producer Silvia 'Punkin' Mathis will lead a 90-minute virtual Self-Tape Mastery workshop at 1 p.m. on Feb. 28 – the session will help actors overcome self-doubt and technical hurdles for better auditions. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rafael Oseguera installed solar panels Tuesday on a canopy under construction at 215 Garrison Ave that will cover the Fort Smith Farmers Market. The 340-kilowatt panels are expected to produce 500,000 kilowatt hours annually while spanning the two central parking rows. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith baseball program hired Hunter Wilson as assistant coach today; the former Spiro standout + who played Division I baseball for the Razorbacks and Oral Roberts will now help develop student athletes on and off the field. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Van Buren defeated Greenwood 81-55 in a 5A-West conference game, with both teams showing strong effort on the court. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ At Springdale, the Northside girls trailed by four in the third quarter but sparked a 17-2 run after a loss to Har-ber — their surge brought renewed hope for a tighter finish. 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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Fraud Stuart Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — 906 Cocktail and Cigar Lounge — Free entry — Experience the genre-defying sounds of the progressive bluegrass band Fraud Stuart at a local favorite venue.
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Library Style Lab
2-4 p.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Revitalize your old garments and unleash your creativity with stylish clothing alterations.
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Save a Life II Pickleball Tournament
March 6-8, Pickleball Tournament at the Hangout. Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles. All Skill levels and ages
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