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Saturday, June 14th, 2025

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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of June.

CRIME NEWS

  • A 25-year-old man from Alma faces trial on two capital murder charges next month — investigators say he claimed he had a business to handle after fatal shootings in 2023.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette
  • Fort Smith police are investigating a series of break-ins at local hotels and apartments that occurred this week—detectives released an image of a suspect from a June 11 incident at 3:55 a.m. and urged residents to secure valuables and report suspicious activity.  5 News
  • A 32-year-old Fort Smith man pleaded not guilty to being the aggressor in a May 25 stabbing at HOPE Campus and will face trial the week of Nov. 17—witnesses stopped the attack, the victim had non-life-threatening injuries, and he remains in jail on a $150,000 bond.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette

CULTURE NEWS

  • Buckley T. Foster’s new book So Great Was the Slaughter shows how uncontrolled market hunting and fast industrial growth nearly wiped out local wildlife—while sportsmen, wardens and lawmakers fought to save them. The book explains how early efforts led to conservation laws and is now available in print and online.  5 News

SPORTS NEWS

  • At Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, No. 15 UCLA, unseeded Murray State, No. 3 Arkansas and No. 6 LSU practiced Thursday—teams set for games today at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.—in the second bracket of the College World Series. Arkansas remains one of two SEC teams left in the tournament.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Wed, 6/18/25

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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.

    Fri, 6/20/25

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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.

    Sat, 6/21/25

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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.

    Sun, 6/22/25

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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.

    Thu, 6/26/25

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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.

    Mon, 6/30/25

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