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Fort Smith
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith Police Department is hosting a free crime prevention class that covers challenges like illicit drugs and dangerous phone apps. The session will be held on April 1 at 6 PM in the FSPD Community Room at 100 South 10th Street to offer essential safety tips for parents and guardians. City of Fort Smith
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith School District received 53 acceptable suggestions for renaming its Service Center at 3205 Jenny Lind Road on Facebook — 33 recommend naming it for Dr. Benny L. Gooden — and the results will be presented to the School Board at a later date. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas Tech University’s Upward Bound programs earned first place in an engineering contest held in Fayetteville in March, with students (from local high schools) participating; the team will return to compete at ATU in Russellville in 2027. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Federal officials have expanded a recall for nearly 10 million pounds of Trader Joe’s Vegetable Fried Rice due to glass contamination (with best-by dates from Feb. 28 through Nov. 19) across 43 states, including here; consumers should discard or return the product to avoid any risk. 5 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas Tech’s women’s golf team posted a 603 score after two rounds at Hardscrabble Country Club to lead a 14-team invitational by one stroke, with the tournament set to conclude Tuesday. 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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KPOP Universe Tribute Show
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Arkansas-Oklahoma State Fair — Ticketed event — Experience the only live K-POP tribute show in the USA with professional dancers and stunning effects.
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