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Sunday, June 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 92nd annual Old Fort Days Rodeo at Kay Rogers Park concluded Saturday night in Fort Smith—Morgan Perkins, Miss Rodeo of Arkansas, carried the U.S. flag during Tuesday's events. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Families will enjoy free fishing and a derby at Lake Fort Smith State Park (June 6-8) during Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend, where residents and visitors can fish without needing a license or trout permit. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith Police said 12-year-old Taylor Blades went missing on May 31 after leaving a friend's home in Van Buren on May 30—she is 5'2 and weighs about 110 pounds, and officers ask anyone with information to call 911. City of Fort Smith
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Ozark Bronze Community Handbell Ensemble will hold its spring concert series—Destinations—at 4 p.m. June 8 at St. John's Episcopal Church in Fort Smith with free admission. The ensemble will perform arrangements including the Pirates of the Caribbean theme, Arab Dance, and Celtic Farewell and will also perform today at Rolling Hills Baptist Church and at 4 p.m. June 7 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Fayetteville. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On May 27, the Prairie Grove School Board unanimously placed Superintendent Dr. Lance Campbell on administrative leave—district officials did not share the reason or expected duration of the leave. 5 News
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the Arkansas Activities Association released its list of All-State selections for spring sports including baseball, softball, soccer and track—Hackett led the list. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Jaxon Spangler, a left-handed pitcher and outfielder for the Fort Smith Marshals, has shined early in the season with 18 strikeouts in 12 innings and 2 hits in 3 at-bats—helping the team bounce back after a game was canceled by bad weather. Manager Buddy Mercado said the versatile player works hard as he fills both roles to boost his team's performance. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Matt Jones and Ethan Westerman recapped Arkansas' 6-2 win over North Dakota State and Creighton's 11-4 win over Kansas on Day 1 of the Fayetteville Regional— and they will preview Saturday night's pivotal game between the Razorbacks and the Bluejays— in their podcast. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ On Friday, seven team camps ended in Greenwood where top quarterbacks (Greenwood’s Kane Archer, Rogers’ Jeff Regan, Fayetteville’s Hank Hendrix and Little Rock Christian’s Kemp Keller) showed their skills. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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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Arkansas Junior Amateur Championship
June 30th - July 2nd — Hardscrabble Golf Course — Entry required ASGA membership — Compete in a 54-hole stroke play championship for junior golfers aged 12-18.
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