Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
Good morning, Fort Smith.
🏘️ Community
Steel Horse Rally Inc. will host an open house at 5 Court St downtown from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and feature Dennis Snow’s final live radio broadcast on Fort 94.5 FM, with free gifts for early donors and free parking.
🎓 Education
Fort Smith high school juniors and seniors are invited to apply by March 18 for free two-week MASH camps that will be held at Mercy Hospital & Baptist Health this summer.
The camps will offer hands-on medical training including CPR and dissections.
🏈 Sports
Van Buren's Lady Pointers have come close to upsetting tournament favorites in opening rounds—losing 68–52 to Vilonia last year and 50–44 to Lake Hamilton two years ago—and they are set to compete in the Class 5A state tournament.
The UAFS men’s basketball team made a strong second-half run on Thursday but fell short as Central Oklahoma swept the series — leaving fans eager for next season's showdown.
In Prairie Grove, the Ozark boys outlasted Berryville in a hard-fought, high-energy basketball-match Thursday night, and they will compete in three more games this season.
🎉 Fort Smith Events
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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.
Save a Life II Pickleball Tournament
March 6-8, Pickleball Tournament at the Hangout. Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles. All Skill levels and ages
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.
Danny Gokey, We Are Messengers & Jon Reddick Concert
7-10 p.m. — Community Bible Church — Tickets start at $165 — Experience an unforgettable night of music with Danny Gokey, We Are Messengers, and Jon Reddick.
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