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Friday, February 6th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State film festivals and the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission are hosting a statewide video contest for students (grades 9-12) to create 30-second commercials (promoting environmental responsibility) until April 24, with winners announced at an Arkansas Cinema Society Summer Screening and awarded prizes plus a teacher’s lodge stay. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Farm Credit of Western Arkansas will return $10 million of its 2025 profits to borrower-members later this month at open houses (Fort Smith, Alma, Ozark, Paris and Clarksville), with checks mailed to those unable to attend. The payout is part of the cooperative’s longstanding Patronage program. Southwest Times Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At Mercy Fort Smith, doctors implanted the new Medtronic EV-ICD device on Feb. 2; it places its lead under the breastbone to lower long-term risks (such as vein blockages and infections) and showed a 98.7% defibrillation success rate at six months. Southwest Times Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UA-Fort Smith hosts University of Nebraska at Kearny today with the women starting at 5:30 p.m. and the men at 7:30 p.m., and there will be student giveaways during halftime plus a Clash of the Colleges competition for a trophy. 4029 News
- ➤ Fort Smith Southside had a big signing day as football player Peyton Zimmerman signed with Harding University+joining his brother. Greenwood linemen and Southside baseball, soccer and dance athletes also secured college spots, marking a new chapter in the school’s sports legacy. 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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Medal Madness Race Event
8:30 a.m. — 7200 S Zero St, Fort Smith, AR — Registration required — Participate in a thrilling race with distances of 5K, 10K, and half marathon.
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