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Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Professor Bowl’s Retro Arcade in Midtown offers nostalgic arcade games, pool tables and vintage pinball machines, plus a taproom serving 18 beers at $2 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The venue features a deep-fried menu with treats for kids and adults — a perfect local spot for family fun. Arkansas Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bass Pro Shops will open its new 70,000 sqft store on Wednesday, April 29 at 9 a.m. at 2101 Bass Pro Drive in Fort Smith (with a Day of Conservation donating 15% of sales) and will feature celebrity appearances, giveaways and family activities through May 2. Southwest Times Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UAFS will host its annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Festival from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Campus Center Reynolds Room — the free event will feature food, performances, and participation from campus and local high school clubs. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State officials and county sheriff’s personnel will host an Arkansas Drug Take Back Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Fort Smith Public Library—3201 Rogers Ave to safely dispose of unused medications and lower risks of abuse. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UAFS women’s golf team placed fifth at the MIAA Championships at Mules National Golf Club Wednesday, finishing three shots behind fourth with a total of 932. The team is ranked fourth in NCAA II regional standings and the selection show is set for Sunday, Apr. 26. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Providence Academy's Maggie Bishop broke the five-minute barrier in the 1600-meter run on Thursday at Jim Rowland Stadium — she set a state record finishing in 4 minutes, 46.55 seconds. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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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