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Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith native Bill Engles, 98, received the Book of Golden Deeds Award from the Noon Exchange Club for his decades of generosity in supporting local charities in Fort Smith. 5 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl and Scavenger Hunt begins at 3 p.m. today in Fort Smith’s Entertainment District — it will feature 18 bars along Garrison Avenue, live music by the Fire Department Pipe and Drum Corps, and a scavenger hunt for hidden gold coins with prizes. 4029 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, March 10, a report to the Board of Directors showed Fort Smith’s metro economy remained steady even as population growth stayed slow — highlighting modest gains in key sectors. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is hosting a drop-in session on Monday, March 16 for FAFSA help for current students from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center room 129AB, where students can complete their 2026-27 FAFSA in about 30 minutes. University of Arkansas Fort Smith
- ➤ Yesterday, the Fort Smith Board of Education held a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Friday and voted unanimously to terminate Jessica Palmer’s contract at Sunnymede Elementary School; the district provided no further details. 4029 News
- ➤ UA-Fort Smith is busy this week: its final Transfer Road Show runs March 17 at UA-Cossatot & Safety Training Day is set for March 19 in the Boreham Library; plus the university received a Local Lead Organization grant of over $330K for early childhood education. University of Arkansas Fort Smith
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UAFS baseball snapped a 12-game losing streak on Friday with a 16-4 win in eight innings at Newman in Wichita (earning their first conference win). The team will play again Saturday at 2 p.m. in Wichita. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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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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.
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Gala for Good: Best Night of the Year 2026
6-10 p.m. — Kay Rodgers Park — Tickets required — Experience an unforgettable evening with Tracy Lawrence featuring live music, auctions, and more for a good cause.
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Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
6:30-7:30 p.m. — United States Marshals Museum — Ticketed event — Experience the music of Fleetwood Mac in a stunning candlelit setting.
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