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Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Filming for Season 2 of Haunted Arkansas begins this week at the Museum of History in Fort Smith as filmmaker Gavin Webb returns to ghost-hunt with upgraded equipment and stricter safety protocols, promising episodes that will also cover other historic locations. Southwest Times Record
- ➤ A total lunar eclipse turned the moon a deep reddish-orange yesterday and was visible from Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley — astronomers explained the effect is due to Earth’s shadow. 4029 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UAFS Career Fair, presented by ArcBest + key sponsors, will run from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. tomorrow in the Reynolds Room at the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center. More than 30 employers will offer internships and jobs, and free professional attire is available today with rewards for the first 100 students. University of Arkansas Fort Smith
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas Game and Fish reported that male skunks are expanding their range — from 1.5 miles to 5 miles — during mating season in February and March, which may explain more sightings around Fort Smith; residents are advised to keep a safe distance and drive cautiously. 5 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Old Greenwood Rd near Carthage and Dallas Streets is closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until March 6 for a gas line installation, so drivers should seek alternate routes. City of Fort Smith
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Greenwood senior starters Journey Clements and Kylah Pearcy combined for 42 points as their team lost 72-56 to Greene County Tech on Tuesday, March 3 at Cardinal Arena in Farmington. The seniors showed strong effort despite the upset. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Fort Smith's Northside Arena will host the Great American Conference Men's Basketball Championships starting Thursday. Top-seeded teams including Oklahoma Baptist and Southern Nazarene — led by standout players Terry Coner Jr. and Baron Bracey — will battle for the title. Southwest Times Record
- ➤ Fort Smith hosts the Great American Conference women’s basketball tournament at Northside Arena where standout players Kira Bass and Tori Kilburn lead in scoring. The tournament begins tomorrow as teams gear up for competitive play. Southwest Times Record
- ➤ The Van Buren Pointers ended their season on Tuesday, March 3 after losing to No. 1 Marion during an eight-day tournament run at Cardinal Arena in Farmington. 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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That Arena Rock Show
8 PM – 12 AM — Majestic Fort Smith — Ticket prices vary — Experience high-energy classic rock anthems from the 70s and 80s.
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