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Monday, May 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local pools in River Valley are reopening today for Memorial Day and Parrot Island will debut new summer attractions—providing families with fresh options to enjoy the season. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith police arrested 32-year-old Wesley Underwood after a stabbing inside Hope Campus around 6:30 p.m. Sunday—The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and Underwood is held at Sebastian County Adult Detention Center on a $150,000 bond. 4029 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Roping, bronc riding and steer wrestling will be held for six days at Kay Rodgers Park as the 92nd Old Fort Days Rodeo begins today and will run through May 31. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas' unemployment rate held at 3.7% in April, as the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services reported that the state's civilian labor force grew by 1,519 to 1.422 million — labor force participation remained at 58.4%. 5 News
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Riverside beat Hackett 1-0 in the Class 2A softball state championship game on Saturday at Shock Stadium at the University of Central Arkansas when leadoff hitter Annalee Qualls hit a solo home run—giving the Lady Rebels their second title in three years—and strong pitching from MVP Klaire Womack helped secure the win. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ On Saturday, the Fort Smith Marshals earned their first win of the season with a 5-1 score at Joplin as Keypher De Leon hit a three-run home run and scored early — the series finale on Sunday was rained out and will be made up on July 16. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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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On-Site Tour of Cornerstone Caregiving
9 AM - 7 PM — Cornerstone Caregiving — Free entry — Explore senior living excellence with gourmet meals and award-winning care.
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