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Fort Smith
Sunday, June 15th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kennedy Holland, a Greenwood native and student at UCA, was crowned Miss Arkansas 2025 on June 14 in Little Rock—she advanced to the state pageant after winning Miss Metro and received congratulations from her university and the City of Greenwood. 5 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Tim Griffin’s office filed a brief with the state Supreme Court on Friday arguing that sovereign immunity should have led a circuit judge to dismiss the school voucher suit that challenges the LEARNS program—claiming the plaintiffs did not show the constitutional violations needed to overcome immunity. The filing is part of his ongoing effort to defend the state’s education funding plan. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Van Buren senior Aspen Cone and Greenwood senior Pate Jones led their basketball teams to state tournaments but are switching to play soccer in their final high school year—a change that puts their competitive spirit to a new test. They will take their transition to soccer into this season. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ River Valley senior girls soccer players were honored on the all-area team as one senior earned 5A-West all-conference honors and provided key playmaking for the Lady Airedales — she was one of only four seniors on the team. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Fort Smith Southside senior forward Jude Daniels and Clarksville senior defender Israel De La Rosa earned MVP honors for boys soccer as their coaches praised them for strong play during a four-year career — both players have been key to their teams. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Clarksville’s Bryan Qualls was named the 2025 River Valley Girls Soccer Coach of the Year—his Lady Panthers won 22 games and reached the state tournament for the first time in consecutive seasons, marking the best record in program history. 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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