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Sunday, April 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ University of Arkansas – Fort Smith alumna Brooke Devine, a 2017 graduate, published her second book 'Love Stays the Same' as a tribute to her son becoming a big brother. The self-published work reflects her passion for storytelling — and she plans to explore new genres in the future. University of Arkansas Fort Smith
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A sold-out crowd gathered Monday at the Stubblefield Center — where athletic director Curtis Janz presented Jeremy Cox with a plaque during his induction into the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Hall of Fame. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will hold three commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 10 at the Stubblefield Center to honor more than 650 graduates—ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. for College of Business and Industry students, 1 p.m. for College of Health, Education and Human Sciences, and 4 p.m. for College of Arts and Sciences. Keynote speaker Dr. Ken Warden will address all events as the university also confers master’s, associate degrees and technical certificates. University of Arkansas Fort Smith
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jailynn Sims, a senior from School Magazine in Fort Smith, broke a school discus record at last year’s Meet of Champs and names Coach Bryan as her favorite teacher—she also enjoys Funions as her pre-game snack. The profile includes Lety Parga from Pocola, Okla, giving local readers a glimpse of top athletes. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Magazine girls and boys track teams won the 1A-4 Conference Track Meet this week at Clarksville High School—Magazine's Lady Rattlers won 13 events at the meet. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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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Storytime with Fort Smith Police
4:00 – 4:30 PM — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Enjoy an engaging storytime with a local police officer and get your questions answered.
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