Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
Good morning, Fort Smith.
Southside High School art students will display their work at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum as part of an upcoming exhibit that highlights local talent.
The event offers community members a chance to see creative young artists in action.
After retiring from 20 years of teaching, Tracie Griffith returned to UAFS in 2025 as an administrative specialist in mathematics and helped open the Math Science Study Lounge in room 239 of the Math Science Building + the space offers students snacks, computers, and a quiet spot to work together.
The University of Arkansas–Fort Smith will use $15 million federal funding received on Feb.
6 to build a Center for Mother and Infant Healthcare that will feature simulation labs for training healthcare workers and programs for expectant families on campus (promising improved outcomes in the River Valley).
The Razorbacks are working to fix their defense after a loss to Kentucky.
Coach John Calipari said improvements in ball-screen defense and personnel will be a priority as they face elite scorer Josh Hubbard and Mississippi State today at 11 a.m. in Starkville.
Rogers Heritage's boys started strong in the fourth quarter and put together an 8-0 run to win 63-51 over Fort Smith Southside at War Eagle Arena on Friday night.
Harding outscored the UAFS baseball team 19-7 after tallying 11 runs in the final three innings on Friday (in Arkadelphia).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Save a Life II Pickleball Tournament
March 6-8, Pickleball Tournament at the Hangout. Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles. All Skill levels and ages
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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