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Sunday, February 8th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Main Street Fort Smith awarded $16,000 in grants to eight local businesses to improve downtown safety, preservation and appearance. The projects, announced Friday at The Cooler Room at The Bakery District, will leverage over $101,000 in private funding to revitalize downtown. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ QP Holdings LLC (a Fort Smith plastic engineering firm) will be required to repay $3.3 million in PPP loans after a federal review showed misused funds. The U.S. District Attorney's Office released the findings that led to this repayment order. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith Little Theatre starts its 2026 season with a re-imagined version of Agatha Christie’s mystery play And Then There Were None, running Feb. 19-28. The play offers a fresh take on the classic story and promises engaging entertainment for local audiences. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Discover Fort Smith will host Dine Local Week soon to celebrate the city's unique flavor, inviting residents to sample local cuisine and enjoy special offerings in community venues. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith Public Schools announced that Spradling and Carnall elementary schools will close at the end of this school year—officials have not decided on future use of the buildings. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Data from Realtor.com shows that median home prices in Sebastian County rose to $195,000 in November from October’s $188,500, marking a 3.4% increase while recorded sales dropped 18.4% from November 2024. Southwest Times Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bryson Wibbing from Charleston signed his National Letter of Intent on Thursday to play baseball at the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville — confirming his next step in his athletic career. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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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