Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of February.
Good morning, Fort Smith.
🏘️ Community
OG&E successfully restored power to several hundred customers after vegetation and ice damage caused outages, with preparations underway for potential future ice storms.
🚨 Crime
A Dyer couple, both pleading not guilty to charges involving sexually explicit material of children, may face a joint trial this fall, following a judge-approved change in defense attorneys.
A registered sex offender in Alma is charged with five counts of second-degree sexual assault of a minor and faces additional penalties as an habitual offender.
🎓 Education
Arkansas Tech University student Lauren Massey won the 2025 Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet, attributing her success to the support of her professor and the university's Agriculture and Tourism Department.
The Fort Smith School District is conducting a survey until Feb.
18 for community input to assist in choosing a new superintendent by early April.
🏛️ Government
The Fort Smith Board of Directors discussed improving water leak repairs by potentially reappropriating funds for new equipment and addressing staffing needs in the Water Utilities Department.
🎉 Fort Smith Events
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Newsboys Concert at TempleLive
The Newsboys will be performing live at TempleLive in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AARP Free Tax Preparation Assistance
AARP volunteers will assist individuals in preparing their taxes at the Windsor Branch Library from January 28 to April 15.
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