Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
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💼 Business
Malco Fort Smith Cinema is getting luxury recliner seating, in-seat dining, a full bar and a new MXT Extreme Theatre with 4K laser projection and Dolby ATMOS sound.
Renovations will finish by mid-summer—allowing guests to enjoy additional features like a game zone and updated lobby kiosks.
🎓 Education
Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs was awarded a four-year Nita M.
Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center grant from the Arkansas Department of Education to launch a new Teen Center in partnership with Future School—set to open this fall and offering after-school and summer programs for eighth to 12th grade students—designed to boost academic and career readiness.
🏛️ Government
Voters in Arkansas began early voting on May 6 for school and special elections on issues such as a proposed sales tax in Fort Smith to fund local projects—polling hours and locations vary by county for ballots on millage increases, fire dues, and school board races.
Voters in Sebastian, Washington, and Benton counties will cast ballots ahead of Election Day on May 13.
🎉 Fort Smith Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
🏠 Fort Smith Real Estate
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