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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Smith Police Department will host a free class on Tuesday, May 27 at 6 PM in the FSPD Community Room at 100 South 10th Street—designed to teach responsible gun ownership with practical tips on proper storage, handling, and following local, state and federal laws. City of Fort Smith
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The National Weather Service found that an EF1 tornado moved from Pocola to Central City and produced winds of 100 to 110 mph that uprooted trees & snapped branches while damaging 40 buildings on Fort Chaffee as it developed Monday. 4029 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Severe weather on Monday night caused flash flooding in Fort Smith and officials urged residents to avoid flooded areas - five water rescues were reported with no injuries confirmed. An injury crash on I-540 near Exit 10 at 9:16 p.m. left all lanes impacted. 5 News
- ➤ A public input meeting on the Energy & Environment Comprehensive Action Plan took place May 21 at 6:00 p.m. in the Creekmore Community Center Rose Room, where community members gave input on the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to shape a cleaner future for Fort Smith. City of Fort Smith
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith's Board of Directors approved an ordinance that requires new tobacco retailers to be at least 500 feet from schools and daycares—this new rule replaces the earlier 1,000-foot limit but does not affect existing stores. The board also passed a resolution to ban sales of hemp products to anyone under 21 and discussed a case involving a new tobacco shop license, with no current violations noted. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hackett will face Riverside in the 2A state softball title game Saturday at UCA after winning last year’s 3A championship — they now chase a second straight title. Southwest Times Record
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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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Summer Smash Music Festival
5:30-11:59 p.m. — Majestic Fort Smith — Cost info not specified — Celebrate REHAB's 25th Anniversary with live music across genres hosted by Peter Dante.
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The Hangout Summer Classic Pickleball Tournament
Jun 20-22 — The Hangout Fitness and Sports — Registration required — A competitive weekend for pickleball enthusiasts in Fort Smith.
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Monster Truck Insanity Tour
7:30-9 p.m. — Harper Stadium — Ticket info available — Experience the thrill of monster trucks tearing up the arena.
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