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Fort Smith
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UAFS honored alumni, faculty, staff and community leaders during its annual Homecoming brunch Saturday by presenting awards — including Alumni-Owned Business of the Year and Distinguished Alumni — that recognized excellence and community service. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Baptist Health-Fort Smith earned a Pearl award for stroke care when the Arkansas Department of Health recognized its 85 to 89 percent adherence to Stroke Band Documentation from July 2024 to June 2025 — a performance measure that highlights its quality for local stroke patients. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Fort Smith Southside Mavericks edged Bentonville West in the 6A-West baseball season opener, scoring a run in the first inning as Walker Allen (the standout player) boosted their momentum. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Subiaco Academy’s Justiz Butler and Lee Miller earned Player of the Week honors while County Line’s Robberson was also recognized. The Trojans (ranked No. 1 in Class 3A and featuring seven seniors) will face Providence Academy on Saturday in the Region 1 finals. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Fort Smith Northside Lady Bears started their season by beating Van Buren 8 to 6 Monday at Grizzly Field; senior outfielder Yazmin Freeman celebrated her final season with a memorable game. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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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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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