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Fort Smith
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of March.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith was one of 16 finalists in The Boring Co.’s Tunnel Vision Challenge but did not win, with New Orleans, Baltimore, and Dallas selected instead. The city had proposed a tunnel beneath the Arkansas River for a water line but will not advance the project. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith baseball team lost Game 1 of the MIAA series (18-3) to Missouri Southern at Crowder Field as Missouri Southern built an early lead. UAFS will play Game 2 at 1 p.m. today. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Union Christian returns to AAA for the 2026-28 basketball cycle as River Valley teams change conference alignments—with Shiloh Christian moving to 5A West, Mansfield dropping to Class 2A and County Line moving up to Class 2A. Southwest Times Record
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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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