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Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, March 27, Pallbearer will perform their remastered album Foundations of Burden in full — a re-release from 2025 — at White Water Tavern beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $25 and the show includes performances by Terminal Nation and R.I.O.T.S. Arkansas Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eleven-year-old Karthik Dalai from Greenwood won the state spelling bee and now prepares for the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. later this spring — he trained for years at East Hills Middle School. 5 News
- ➤ Arkansas lawmakers approved a $12 million contract between the Arkansas Department of Education and Maryland-based Classic Learning Initiatives LLC + set to implement the Classic Learning Test in local high schools on Tuesday following a smooth legislative review. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Following a 6 to 1 board vote, Fort Smith residents can opt in for mosquito fogging starting April 1 with operations set to begin mid-April; the treatment will target parks and riverfronts and residents can call (479) 784-2360 to enroll. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Razorbacks are peaking for March Madness as Darius Acuff Jr. earned SEC Player & Freshman of the Year honors, and the team readies for a game against Hawaii today in Portland to keep their push toward the Final Four. Arkansas Times
- ➤ Yesterday, Springdale Har-Ber's bats came alive in a five-inning game at Hunts Park as every player helped secure a 14-0 win over Fort Smith Northside, sending both teams into spring break + River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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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Cat In the Hat
6-8 p.m. — ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience the whimsical adventures of two bored kids and a mischievous cat on a rainy day.
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