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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sister Hazel, a band with over 30 years of hits, will perform at Temple Live in Fort Smith on April 18 with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the show starting at 8 p.m.—the band will play a mix of old favorites and songs from its latest album while supporting pediatric cancer research through its Lyrics For Life program. Southwest Times Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Mae Jemison, the first woman of color in space, will deliver a free public lecture titled Exploring the Frontiers of Science and Human Potential at UAFS on April 9 at 6 p.m. in the Reynolds Room—an audience Q&A and book signing will follow. Southwest Times Record
- ➤ Northside High School teacher Robert Taylor was suspended for 90 days without pay after a test he gave in February included a racial slur and the Board of Education voted 6+1 after nearly two hours of executive session on Monday. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Nigel Otero turned opportunity into inspiration as he works as the advising coordinator in the College of Business and Industry at UAFS, guiding over 200 students. He is also a full-time student who will receive his master’s degree in healthcare administration this May — a step that shows his commitment to turning challenges into success. University of Arkansas Fort Smith
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Smith Parks and Recreation Department is asking park visitors to report vandalism at public restrooms so crews can fix problems fast. City officials said all 10 restrooms are cleaned daily from 8 a.m. to noon and that graffiti is repainted quickly when seen. 5 News
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Creed Fisher Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — Sphinx Club at TempleLive — Tickets available — Experience the soulful melodies of Creed Fisher as he captivates with his latest album's heartfelt tracks.
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Family Storytime at Miller Branch
10-11 a.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Miller Branch) — Free entry — Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts in a fun environment for children and caregivers.
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Big Head Todd & The Monsters
7-8:30 p.m. — Majestic Fort Smith — 18+ event — Enjoy an evening of rock music from Big Head Todd & The Monsters in a vibrant venue.
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Bags at The Bakery: Cornhole Night
6:30-10:30 p.m. — The Bakery District — Cash payouts available — Play cornhole in competitive, intermediate, and backyard divisions in a lively atmosphere.
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1st Choice 'He is Risen' Walk + 5K for Life
9 AM – 2 PM — Ben Geren Regional Park — Registration fees vary — Participate in a chip-timed 5K to support families in crisis.
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The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit in Concert
4-8 p.m. — TempleLive — Enchanting performance — Experience epic film scores with a live orchestra and special guests.
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Storytime at Miller Branch Library
10-11 a.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Miller Branch) — Free entry — Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children and their caregivers.
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in Concert
7:00-7:30 p.m. — ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic as the Fort Smith Symphony plays the iconic score live while the film screens.
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Kenny Wayne Shepherd Concert
8:00-9:30 PM — TempleLive — Ticket prices starting at $52 — Enjoy an electrifying performance by blues rock virtuoso Kenny Wayne Shepherd.
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