Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
Good morning, Fort Smith.
A complex storm system moved in from Oklahoma this morning, damaging at least 50 structures in Van Buren and causing a major gas leak while crews cleared roads for emergency vehicles as no injuries were reported — more severe weather is expected after sunset.
A 52-year-old man charged with negligent homicide in a spring hit-and-run crash has had his pickup returned after a judge ordered its release.
The Fort Smith Police Department issued an alert on June 6—warning residents that fraudulent texts claiming to be from the DMV were sent and advising them to report these messages to the FBI and delete them immediately.
A Fort Smith man accused of holding a victim at gunpoint during a January aggravated robbery was ordered into state custody this week after a mental health examiner found he was unfit to stand trial—he pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Arkansas beat North Dakota State and Creighton at Baum-Walker Stadium and now will face Tennessee in today's Super Regional in Fayetteville — the Razorbacks hope their strong play carries them on to Omaha.
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.
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.
Monster Truck Insanity Tour
7:30-9 p.m. — Harper Stadium — Ticket info available — Experience the thrill of monster trucks tearing up the arena.
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.
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.
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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