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Fort Smith
Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith Police and Fire are responding to a structure fire at 4115 South Zero Street, and while the cause remains unknown (officials advise locals to avoid the area) updates will follow. City of Fort Smith
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Port of Fort Smith has received an $8.1M federal grant to rebuild its flood-damaged infrastructure and construct three new warehouses with extra truck parking — construction will begin by late 2026 and finish by late 2027 to ease congestion for rail freight across 17 western states. 5 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Greenwood School Board recognized two high school students on Thursday after they earned perfect ACT scores and received plaques at a ceremony in Greenwood. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Springdale-based Tyson Foods settled its long-running dispute over chicken litter pollution in the Illinois River on Thursday, agreeing to remove waste and contribute to a $25 million cleanup while ending its appeal. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced the deal to safeguard local water and support regional growers. Arkansas Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, Feb. 11, Attorney General Tim Griffin opened a new satellite office in Fayetteville to give University of Arkansas law students the opportunity to clerk year-round (replacing a former Lowell location). The office will soon add an attorney focused on consumer protection as part of a one-year lease arrangement. Arkansas Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Razorback Dominic Fletcher visited the team in Fayetteville and gave defensive pointers to right fielder Kuhio Aloy as Arkansas prepares for Friday's season opener at the College Baseball Showdown in Arlington — his advice aims to boost outfield skills ahead of the game. 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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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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