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Monday, April 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On April 4, Sebastian County Sheriff's Corporal John O'Mara conducted a traffic stop in south Sebastian County that led to the seizure of about two dozen firearms—with most being rifles and including 15 full cases of ammunition—from a convicted felon who faces charges for firearm possession by certain persons, theft by receiving, and criminal possession of body armor. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On April 26, the Fort Smith Symphony will bring the wizarding world to life at ArcBest Performing Arts Center by playing John Williams' music as 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' runs on a big screen — tickets cost $70 to $75 with only a few seats left — season ticket holders will get details about next season’s concerts via email before the show. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will launch a one-time Summer Scholarship initiative that gives $100 per credit hour to eligible students who register for summer courses by May 1. Students meeting a 2.0 GPA requirement will have the scholarship applied automatically—potentially totaling up to $500,000—with summer classes beginning June 2. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 18, Gov. Sanders told the AP that she is not in a rush to resume executions using nitrogen gas and plans to build a 3,000-bed prison to ease overcrowding—despite local concerns about cost. She left open the possibility of a special session for income tax cuts—while stressing her support for Medicaid expansion. 5 News
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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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Black Violin Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — TempleLive — Tickets from $32 — Experience an electrifying performance blending classical and hip-hop styles with Black Violin.
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Jeremy Camp Concert
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — TempleLive — Ticket prices from $29 — Enjoy an uplifting night with contemporary Christian artist Jeremy Camp performing live.
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Christone Kingfish Ingram Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — TempleLive — Tickets from $39 — Enjoy a vibrant evening of blues with rising star Kingfish Ingram.
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