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Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kids 18 and under in the River Valley will get free breakfast and lunch at school sites starting June 2, with meals served Monday through Friday except on a few days—low-income families can also receive $120 preloaded summer EBT cards and register for weekly meal kits from the Food 4 Kids program running June 10 to August 13. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dan Roda is now the chief strategy officer at Natural State Medicinals in White Hall, shifting from fintech to lead cannabis product innovation and patient education—he co-founded Abaca to help Arkansas cannabis operators move beyond cash-only models and now uses that experience to help expand high-quality offerings. Arkansas Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Smith Police Department responded at 4:30 a.m. on May 27th to reports of an armed subject barricaded near South Albert Pike and Rogers Avenue—officers secured the area to keep residents and motorists safe while working toward a resolution. City of Fort Smith
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fort Kids Children's Museum will host a Construction Camp for fourth through sixth graders on June 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Peak Innovation Center at 5900 Painter Lane—local partners will lead hands-on construction and design activities as students build a kid-sized racetrack for a new exhibit. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On May 20, the Fort Smith Board of Directors voted to amend the city's zoning rules so new tobacco and vape shops cannot operate within 500 feet of schools or daycares—this change applies only to shops that open or change ownership and came after a heated debate over fairness and business rights while the board also backed state measures to raise the purchase age for hemp products. Southwest Times Record
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Smith Marshals baseball team, managed by Buddy Mercado, began their season May 27 at Crowder Field and will host 32 home games; the roster features five players from area high schools and 11 from Carl Albert State College. Southwest Times Record
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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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