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Sunday, April 19th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Arts On Main launches its 2026 season with Improv on Main at the King Opera House in Van Buren (running April 30-May 9 with tickets from $18 to $100) featuring an 18-member local cast. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Local bookstores will celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on April 25 with special events for readers. The Don Tyson School of Innovation Theatre Department will close its season with the play 'Kodachrome' (a visually rich production by Adam Szymkowicz). River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Residents recall the F3 tornado that struck Fort Smith and Van Buren in 1996, when windows shattered and a necklace became the sole surviving artifact — now on display at the Fort Smith Museum of History. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Jeff Molby of ChemoRiders was in Fort Smith today as part of his cross-country ride to raise awareness for cancer patients who need reliable transportation to appointments. His stop was meant to spark local support and highlight the patients' challenges in getting to treatment. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Greenwood’s Farah Crossno and Van Buren’s Eva Garcia were named Girls Wrestler of the Year during the winter sports awards media day in Fort Smith on Thursday, April 2 — both athletes highlighted their successful career paths. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Peyton Boston, a freshman from Van Buren, won a state wrestling title with the Pointers in his first varsity season — a milestone marking his rise in local sports. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Fort Smith Southside senior Ethan Dunn had two first-place throws at the Van Buren Pointer Relays on Thursday, Apr. 16 at Van Buren High School (a key boost for local athletics). River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ At Fort Smith's winter sports awards media day on April 2, Paris Eagles wrestling standouts Alex Wells and Adam Daniels were recognized for their achievements, highlighting the team's strong progress in the sport. Their performance shows that Paris wrestling is building champion-level talent. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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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Brooke White Band Live Performance
9 PM - 12 AM — 906 Cocktail and Cigar Lounge — Check with venue for admission info — Enjoy the energetic sounds of Fort Smith’s own female-fronted powerhouse rock band.
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Larry B. & Hazel Duo Show
6-9 p.m. — 906 Cocktail and Cigar Lounge — Cover charge applicable — Enjoy an evening of old skool jams and versatile duets from the talented Larry B and Hazel.
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Mark & The Groove Diggers Live
8 p.m. — 906 Cocktail and Cigar Lounge — Check for costs — Enjoy classic Rock, Blues, and Country from a diverse variety band with deep local roots.
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Luau 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
1:30-5:30 p.m. — Fort Smith, AR — Registration required — Dash through the scenic streets of Fort Smith while embracing a festive luau spirit.
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