Monday, May 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith police located a vehicle tied to a missing persons case from Ohio—its owner is Mohamed Alpha, 18, who was reported missing from Columbus and labeled as endangered, so investigators ask anyone with information to call 479-709-5000. 5 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fifty-nine students at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society during the spring 2025 semester—recognizing their skill development and academic achievement in career and technical courses. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Southside High School awarded 39 students the Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy in a record 15 languages during an April 28 ceremony that set a state record. Spanish was the most common certification with 20 awards — one student earned trilingual status in Portuguese, Spanish and English. Southwest Times Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ J.B. Jackson led area residents to document Native American graves near Tate Cemetery in Franklin County after Chickamauga Nation members raised concerns that the state’s plan to build a 3,000-bed prison may disturb sacred burial sites—officials have not announced any change to the project. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Pittsburg State completed a three-game sweep by scoring three runs in the seventh inning to secure a 6-2 win over the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith — they played in Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association baseball action in Pittsburg, Kan. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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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