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Friday, May 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sixteen Fort Smith youths will attend the Arkansas Boys State session from May 25 to 30 at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway—joining over 610 young men from 207 high schools in the program’s largest class in 10 years. More than 75 volunteers will guide the students through leadership and civic activities during this immersive experience. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Brea Green, the lone member of Southwest High golf, earned a full-ride scholarship to UA Pine Bluff after signing her letter of intent in Gryphon Arena on Wednesday+ she is the first Southwest graduate to receive a golf scholarship and also competed on the school swimming team. Arkansas Times
- ➤ The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education Mentoring and Achievement Preparation (M.A.P.) Program received the 2025 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from Insight Into Academia magazine. It will be featured in the June issue to support diverse students entering careers in occupational and physical therapy. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Protect AR Right and For AR Kids filed a motion through the ACLU to join a lawsuit by the League of Women Voters that claims new ballot laws restrict the right to sign petitions—state officials say the laws are sound measures to protect Arkansas’ election process. 4029 News
- ➤ Starting June 1, Arkoma residents will see their sewer rate jump from $2.69 to $8.75 per cubic foot to match Fort Smith rates. Some residents say the new cost is hard to afford while officials note over $120,000 in unpaid bills and will hold a meeting Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at town hall. 4029 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doctors are urging Fort Smith residents to drink extra water in the mid-80s heat to avoid dangerous heat stroke symptoms—such as headache, confusion, nausea, and dizziness. Pediatric nurse practitioner Hannah Baxendale from Mercy Hospital also recommended reapplying SPF 30 sunscreen every two hours and using bug spray for extra protection—especially for children playing outdoors. 4029 News
- ➤ Provisional federal data shows that drug overdose deaths in Arkansas fell by more than 25% last year—marking the third straight annual decline while remaining slightly above pre-pandemic levels. This trend is based on data released on Wednesday. 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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