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Fort Smith
Saturday, February 15th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers, motivated by their own experiences with loss, continue the search for Justin Baker who went missing following a car crash into the Arkansas River three weeks ago. 5 News
- ➤ Gilbert and Jeanette Hunnicutt, a devoted couple from Fort Smith who met after their first marriages, share the secret to their enduring 40-year relationship. 5 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Fort Smith man involved in numerous fraud cases related to a fictitious realty business awaits sentencing. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Fort Smith Police are seeking information on a suspect involved in the armed robbery of the Cloud 9 smoke shop on Rogers Avenue. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Joann Fabrics in Fort Smith is holding a major sale ahead of closing due to the company's bankruptcy and decision to shut down approximately 500 stores nationwide. Southwest Times Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Northside High School teacher in Fort Smith was put on leave after using an AI-generated test question containing a racial slur, sparking a debate on historical accuracy versus educational appropriateness. 5 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting to discuss improvements to Highway 71B/Towson Avenue in Fort Smith, focusing on enhanced drainage and ADA-compliant sidewalks. City of Fort Smith
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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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