Sunday, May 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will offer summer sports and band camps on campus for students from kindergarten to 12 during June, July and August; the camps include sessions in boys basketball, girls basketball, volleyball and music led by university faculty and coaches — fees range from $54 to $291.50. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Van Buren sprinters Michael Hendrickson and Andy Theplama did not qualify for the 200 meters at the 5A state track meet — their coaches will review the performances for future meets. 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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~ Alfred Adler
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