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Tuesday, May 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Fort Smith man was arrested Sunday at about 6:30 p.m. after a non-life-threatening stabbing occurred inside Hope Campus on 301 S. E St.—32-year-old Wesley Underwood from North Sixth Street now faces one count of first degree battery and is held on a $150,000 bond. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 92nd Annual Old Fort Days Rodeo is underway in Fort Smith from May 26 to May 31 with events such as bull riding, bareback riding, and calf roping, while Monday's parade (scheduled for 10 a.m. downtown) was canceled due to rain. 5 News
- ➤ Fort Smith’s Molly Dunaway (a single mother and foster parent) has been chosen to represent Arkansas at the Miss Worldwide pageant on July 26 in Omaha where she will promote the 100 Families program that supports families in crisis. Her mother helped create the program and Dunaway will use the event to share her personal story and call for more community support. Southwest Times Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Fort Smith Board of Directors will hold a study session to review planned zoning district rules and listen to police and fire department updates from 2024. The police report showed a 14% drop in major crimes and zero homicides, while the fire department responded to over 15,000 calls and saved over $48 million in property value + the board will also discuss water and wastewater services for Arkoma. Southwest Times Record
- ➤ Memorial Day weekend marked the return of boating in the River Valley, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Little Rock District) and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission warned boaters to wear life jackets, drive slowly at launch ramps, and be patient with delays due to staffing shortages. They urged safe practices throughout the summer and promoted free boater education classes, including one at the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center in Fort Smith on June 28. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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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Central Mall Card Show
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Jun 26) & 12 - 5 p.m. (Jun 27-29) — Central Mall — Free entry — Discover collectible cards and sports memorabilia at this exciting showcase.
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