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Friday, April 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith Police reported a vehicle accident on I-540 that caused heavy traffic delays from Grand Avenue to Van Buren+ officers say motorists should take alternate routes until the scene is cleared. City of Fort Smith
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Community leaders welcomed Sissy's Log Cabin's grand opening at 4410 Phoenix Ave. in Fort Smith on Thursday morning—owner Bill Jones said the store sells only natural diamonds and is expected to add a fresh retail option as the city grows. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Comedian Mickey Bell, who shares his mental health journey on stage, will open for singer David Phelps at Butterfield Assembly of God Church in Van Buren today. Bell uses humor and storytelling to offer hope and help people cope with mental health challenges—mixing faith with laughter to uplift local audiences. Southwest Times Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will host the Long Night Against Procrastination event at Boreham Library on April 30 from 4—8 p.m. to help students prepare for finals with new activities like bingo and an escape room alongside tutoring and workshops. University of Arkansas Fort Smith
- ➤ Fort Smith Public Schools Board of Education made Martin Mahan's promotion to superintendent official and immediate during a special meeting Tuesday—he will serve as acting superintendent until the end of the school year and his permanent contract starts July 1. The board also ended Dr. Morawski’s service effective immediately after choosing Mahan over other candidates. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Department of Health said a measles patient visited Mercy Hospital on April 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Best Friend Pet Clinic on April 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Fort Smith. People at these locations are urged to update their MMR vaccine and watch for symptoms up to 21 days after exposure. 5 News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas softball’s Reis Beuerlein and Kailey Wyckoff earned weekly SEC honors as Beuerlein threw the program’s third perfect game on April 19 against Colorado State and Wyckoff posted a .750 batting average, helping lead her team to key wins. The Razorbacks now prepare to face Texas A&M at 6 p.m. on Friday on the SEC Network. 5 News
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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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