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Fort Smith
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Arvest Bank hosted a Teach Children to Save Day event at its Fort Smith branches on Thursday, Apr. 23; kids learned money basics and received a $1 bill in a cash envelope as part of the financial literacy program. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Fort Smith Museum of History will host the 2026 General Darby Challenge tomorrow from 7 AM to Noon. The event begins at the General William O. Darby statue in Cisterna Park (downtown) and follows A Street to the Greg Smith River Trail before turning back. City of Fort Smith
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A downed tree on North F Street is blocking traffic and Fort Smith police urge drivers to avoid the area. City of Fort Smith
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UAFS chancellor Terisa Riley updated campus news as four students are accepted for summer NASA internships, the women’s golf team placed well at the MIAA Championships, and free events (a rock concert, baseball games and the AAPI Festival) are scheduled soon. University of Arkansas Fort Smith
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Southern Renewable Energy Association has launched Powering Arkansas (a program to share accurate renewable energy facts statewide) to unite civic groups, government, and industry in fighting misinformation and strengthening energy reliability. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local leaders at the Sebastian County Opioid Summit stressed a focus on treatment and education as fentanyl deaths drop in the Northwest while central areas face rising risk — experts noted methamphetamine remains the largest threat statewide. 5 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Rogers Mounties lead the 6A-West baseball standings — they will play two games against Rogers Heritage next week followed by two more against Fort Smith Southside a week later. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Local football teams in Fort Smith will begin spring practices using Arkansas Activities Association guidelines that allow up to 10 full-contact drills over four consecutive weeks, with coaches limited to two hours per day and 20 total hours per school (with no back-to-back days) as they work to improve performance. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Former Van Buren softball star Emberline Caldwell helped Williams Baptist University secure its 5th AMC title by earning her 52nd career win with 18 complete games in a 4-1 victory over Cottey College on Thursday. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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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