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Friday, February 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Creekmore Park's mini golf courses and swimming facilities are undergoing renovations by Eagle Scouts and ID Logistics, aiming for completion before the 2025 season. Southwest Times Record
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men charged with habitual offenses and drug dealing in Fort Smith will face trial together for efficiency, based on their interconnected cases. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ A police operation in Fort Smith identified nearly 45 individuals requiring assistance and one suspected trafficker, embodying a statewide effort to combat human trafficking. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith Public Schools is actively seeking community feedback for its search for a new superintendent, with a survey open until Feb. 18 and a final decision expected the week of April 7. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ A Fort Smith mother seeks change following her daughter's encounter with a racial slur in a Northside High School test, prompting district action and public apology. 4029 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Smith Mayor and Board of Directors are set to attend a Leadership Fort Smith session focused on local government on February 13, 2025, at The Blue Lion. City of Fort Smith
- ➤ Arkansas River Valley residents and State Sen. Bryan King opposed a new 3,000-bed prison project in Franklin County, expressing concerns over its development process, cost, and impact, while the Board of Corrections advanced with its planning and also addressed a women's health unit initiative. Arkansas Times
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Aaron McBee Live Performance
Experience a live performance by Aaron McBee at the Majestic Fort Smith in Arkansas.
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