Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
Good morning, Fort Smith.
On Feb. 7, University of Arkansas Fort Smith students, a professor and an alum cooked and served homemade meals at the Salvation Army on North Sixth Street to benefit the unhoused.
Ronald McDonald House Arkansas + North Louisiana today promoted Candice Hickman to chief communications officer and Alex Hudson to senior events and philanthropy manager.
Their new roles will boost communications and fundraising as the nonprofit expands services across the region.
Local music fans in Alma will enjoy an ABBA tribute show next weekend along with today’s open mic at Atkins Feed Store featuring Scary Larry, Friday’s performance by Scott Evans, and Saturday’s set by Kanton Teen and the Penny Pickers.
Additional concerts with Jackson Glasby, Midnight South with Wyatt Shumate, and Jared Hard are scheduled for later February.
A controlled burn in Chaffee on Wednesday afternoon led to smoke spreading across Sebastian County — east winds pushed the smoke toward Greenwood, Bonanza, White Bluff, Rye Hill, and Hackett.
Arkansas’ Razorbacks completed a season sweep with a strong 91-62 win over LSU on Feb.
10 in Baton Rouge & set a record by winning consecutive SEC road games by at least 20 points. They will host Auburn at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.
The UAFS baseball team dropped to 0-5 after a 10-0 loss in eight innings at Oklahoma Baptist in Shawnee.
The Lions will face William Jewell College Friday, Feb. 13, at Liberty.
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.
Storytime at the Main Library
10-11 a.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful storytime with stories, songs, and puppetry for children and their caregivers.
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