Daily
Fort Smith
Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of March.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith was not selected as a finalist in The Boring Company's Tunnel Vision Challenge for its proposed 1.5-mile tunnel under the Arkansas River & city officials said the project was designed to improve water reliability for over 30 local communities as three winning proposals enter due diligence. Southwest Times Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Baptist Health-Fort Smith is set to reshape its downtown campus (1001 Towson Ave.) over the next 12 to 18 months by reinvesting in some services and transitioning out of others while planning to invest more than $20 million as final plans are developed. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Medical experts say the synthetic opioid cychlorphine (up to 10 times more potent than fentanyl) has been found in Oklahoma and could already be mixing into local supplies in Arkansas, prompting calls for carrying naloxone as a safeguard. 4029 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Hardwood Hogs advanced to the Sweet 16 for the second year, fueling rising local bets as FanDuel and DraftKings expand statewide. Experts advise responsible wagering as over $65 million was bet in March last year (help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER). 4029 News
- ➤ The UAFS baseball team played at Rogers State on Wednesday afternoon, where the Hillcats extended their win streak to 17 with a 16-4 run-rule win at the RCB Bank Sports Complex in Claremore (Okla). UAFS now returns home to host a three-game MIAA series starting Friday at 1:00 p.m. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Run for Autism
8-11 a.m. — Ben Geren Regional Park — Supports The Griffin Promise Autism Center — Participate in the first annual run to help grow resources for autism in Fort Smith.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Fort Smith
Welcome to the Daily Fort Smith, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Fort Smith, Arkansas community. If you like the Daily Fort Smith, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Fort Smith.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Fort Smith and across Arkansas. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Fort Smith
A free Fort Smith community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyfortsmith.com/sitemap