Friday, May 2nd, 2025

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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sissy’s Log Cabin opened its new Fort Smith store at 4410 Phoenix Ave on April 24, offering designer jewelry & custom design and personalization services in a 5200-square-foot space that blends its original log cabin charm with boutique style. The store, designed by architect Jesse Balaity, features displays from over 20 jewelry designers and marks the company’s first Northwest Arkansas location. Southwest Times Record
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A South Carolina man beaten by Crawford County Sheriff's Office deputies in a 2022 incident caught on video did not understand his conduct was criminal—psychiatrist’s report filed Wednesday states this. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Colin MacKnight, music director at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, has been giving weekly recitals of Bach’s complete organ works since January and recently performed the challenging ‘Wedge’ Prelude and Fugue; he will continue these recitals until May 28 — with a major concert on July 28 to feature the German Organ Mass and support a $50,000 fundraising campaign for a summer residency at Canterbury Cathedral. Arkansas Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Institute for the Creative Arts is hosting its end-of-school-year Student Art Show and Reception today from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bookish in the Bakery District in downtown Fort Smith—where students display art in various styles—and visitors can meet the artists. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday night, local leaders met in the Bakery District to discuss Fort Smith’s new F-35 fighter jet training program, where top Polish pilots have already completed training—this initiative is expected to bring $500 million to $1 billion in annual economic benefits. Officials said pilot training for Germany and Singapore will begin in 2026. 5 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ LaRhonda Torrey, APRN, joined Baptist Health Family Clinic-Van Buren today, bringing over 20 years of emergency room experience to offer +preventive care+ and +chronic disease management+ for patients of all ages. Appointments can be scheduled at the clinic and she will work closely with local residents to manage their health. Southwest Times Record
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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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Launch Party & Silent Auction
5:30-8 p.m. — The Bricks — Free entry — Celebrate with drinks and appetizers while supporting maternal health through a silent auction.
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Old Fort Days Rodeo
7:30-9 p.m. — Kay Rodgers Park — Ticket information not specified — Experience thrilling rodeo events featuring top competitors from around the world in a tradition dating back to 1933.
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