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Fort Smith
Friday, March 27th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On March 20, UAFS alumni learned their residency placements during Match Day at ARCOM (five graduates were among 126 students) and reflected on how UAFS prepared them for medical school. University of Arkansas Fort Smith
- ➤ State lawmakers will review House and Senate Education committees' recommendations from the school adequacy report by November to set per-student funding for 259 districts for the next two school years. The process uses a funding matrix that follows state-mandated guidelines for an adequate public education. Arkansas Times
- ➤ Beck Pair, a Fort Smith native who graduated college in 2021, returned in fall 2024 to work at UA-Fort Smith and helps students learn about local opportunities through departmental newsletters (offering guidance on classes and campus resources). University of Arkansas Fort Smith
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, March 26, officials (including the Mayor and Board of Directors) attended a ribbon cutting at Tilles Park Playground at 10:45 a.m. located at 1017 North 37th Street. City of Fort Smith
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Baptist Health Fort Smith plans changes over the next 12 to 18 months to boost sustainability by reinvesting in some services and shifting others to its downtown campus — where over $20 million will be invested. Mayor McGill warns these changes may reduce local care. 4029 News
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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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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.
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