Daily Fort Smith Logo Daily Fort Smith

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

SHARE

Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Night to Shine, a prom for individuals with special needs, celebrates inclusion and joy with over 300 attendees in Fort Smith, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation.  5 News

CRIME NEWS

  • The defense for a man charged with negligent manslaughter during a police chase in Fort Smith claims he is unfit to understand the charges.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Students from the Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School of Innovation visited the U.S. Marshals Museum to learn about Bass Reeves for Black History Month, funded by a Tyson Family Foundation grant.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Fort Smith Board of Directors postponed a vote on a proposal to increase sewer rates by 3.5% annually for five years, citing concerns over its impact on residents and potential federal government intervention.  4029 News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 2/7/25

    View event
  • Newsboys Concert at TempleLive

    The Newsboys will be performing live at TempleLive in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

    Fri, 2/14/25

    View event
  • 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.

    Sat, 2/15/25

    View event
  • 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.

    Tue, 2/25/25

    View event
  • 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.

    Thu, 2/27/25

    View event
  • PSU Men's Golf Tournament at Hardscrabble

    The Pittsburg State University Men's Golf team will compete in the UAFS Hardscrabble tournament at Hardscrabble Golf Course in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

    Mon, 3/3/25

    View event
  • Save a Life Pickleball Tournament

    March 7th, 8th, and 9th at the Hangout in Fort Smith. Proceeds go to the Harbor House Inc. Scholarship Fund to provide services to those suffering from addiction that are on a waiting list.

    Fri, 3/7/25

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Buy your winter clothes in summer and summer clothes in winter.

Know who said this? Send us an email!

Reveal the author
About Daily Fort Smith

Welcome to the Daily Fort Smith, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Fort Smith, Arkansas community. If you like the Daily Fort Smith, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Fort Smith.

Advertising Opportunities

Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Fort Smith and across Arkansas. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.

Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.

Community, delivered

Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

Subscribe to Daily Fort Smith

A free Fort Smith community newsletter.

Daily local news
We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
6AM City
A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here