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Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bass Pro Shops is hosting hiring events today from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Freedom Farms (300 Akkineni Circle in Barling) as it looks to fill over 150 full- and part-time positions for its new store opening this year. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Deadline announced that the Oscar-nominated Brent Renaud documentary is being adapted into a narrative feature film by Arkansas filmmaker Jay Russell with Craig Renaud writing the script. The film will trace the brothers’ journey from local roots to global conflict zones. Arkansas Times
- ➤ Arkansas-born filmmaker Jeff Nichols is calling for local cast and crew for his film King Snake, providing about 40 paid positions. Production begins on March 15 and runs through June 30 (applications accepted for roles from stand-ins to cast assistants). 5 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UAFS offers $3 million in donor-funded scholarships through the Lion’s Share portal with the application cycle running from Oct. 2025 until June 1 to help students secure financial aid for the 2026-27 school year (students must use their UAFS account) and officials urge early completion. University of Arkansas Fort Smith
- ➤ UAFS will host Transfer With Pride events to help transfer students learn about admissions, scholarships, and credit transfers on March 10 at UA-PTC and March 17 at UA Cossatot. Each event offers a free lunch, a scholarship, and on-site support for students exploring academic pathways. University of Arkansas Fort Smith
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Fort Smith paused its ELDT training after a federal audit revealed issues in its driver training program. Officials updated records and improved instructor verification — and they expect DOT confirmation later this month. 5 News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith visitors and residents can enjoy 13 local eateries near Northside High School during the GAC Basketball Championships this week & skip the chains for long-time local favorites. Southwest Times Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 2026 Great American Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships begin today at Northside Arena with the men’s quarterfinal featuring Ouachita Baptist set for noon and the women’s opening game scheduled for 2:15 p.m. The tournaments will run through Sunday and showcase top Division II teams from our region. 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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