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Friday, February 7th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dorothy Sanders Johnson will speak on the history of Black women's organizations in Fort Smith at a Historical Society meeting on Feb. 18. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 25-year-old Fort Smith man, Brendon M. Alday, pleaded not guilty to charges of molesting a 6-year-old girl, with a trial set for later this year, following a dismissed rape case against him in 2019. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith Public Schools appoint new leadership at Euper Lane Elementary as investigation into the restraint of a special needs student continues. 4029 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A $100 million grant for environmental and energy projects in Arkansas is delayed by a White House executive order. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Smith Board of Directors approved the ACME Brick master plan for flood mitigation and development, while a proposal for a Water Utility Advisory Committee failed due to lack of support. Southwest Times Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ School districts in Crawford and Sebastian counties are implementing measures to combat the impact of flu season on student attendance by enhancing cleanliness protocols. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ A Fort Smith nonprofit, The Guidance Center, was awarded over $15,000 worth of naloxone by the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership to help reverse opioid overdoses in the community. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Derek Shepard scored 12 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter to secure a 67-53 victory for Fort Smith Northside against Rogers, improving their position for the final playoff spot in the 6A-West Conference. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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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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.
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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.
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