Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of March.
Good morning, Fort Smith.
💼 Business
Main Street Fort Smith launches the Commerce Collective, a downtown business incubator that fills vacant storefronts with six-month rent coverage provided by Main Street — spurring local small business growth.
Applications are open until April 3, with selected businesses starting from May through October.
🎓 Education
Karthik Dalai, an 11-year-old sixth grader from East Hills Middle School in Greenwood, won the Arkansas State Spelling Bee on Saturday, Mar.
7 — after spelling paratactic at the Vines Center in Little Rock.
🏛️ Government
The Fort Smith Board of Directors will review bids for the $2.46 million water slide project at Parrot Island Waterpark during a study session Tuesday, Mar.
10. City officials & board members expect the discussion to set the stage for adding multiple new slides.
🏈 Sports
The UAFS baseball team was swept over the weekend by Fort Hays State with scores of 15-5, 5-1, and 10-5.
The Lions remain winless in MIAA play after a tough series on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
🎉 Fort Smith Events
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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.
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.
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.
The Arts as Divine Inspiration
7-9 p.m. — UAFS Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center — Free entry — Engage in a lively exploration of the spiritual and social impact of art in our lives.
🏠 Fort Smith Real Estate
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