Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of June.
Good morning, Fort Smith.
🏘️ Community
Main Street Fort Smith is accepting applications for its fiscal year 2027 Mini-Grant Program to support building improvements downtown.
Eligible property and business owners must submit applications by 5 p.m. on Sept. 1, with awards announced Sept. 15.
🎭 Culture
The Western District, a play about Fort Smith's frontier past, will be performed free at 11 a.m. Friday at Chaffee Crossing Food and Artisan Market and at 2:30 p.m. on June 26 and June 27 at the U.S. Marshals Museum—sponsored by local organizations.
Weird Al Yankovic will perform at Simmons Bank Arena Saturday, June 20 at 8 p.m. with Puddles Pity Party opening (tickets cost $35 to $128).
🏛️ Government
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has opened the application period for fall permit-only deer hunts in select wildlife management areas until July 1 – interested hunters can apply individually or as part of a group with a $5 nonrefundable fee per permit.
Retired U.S. Marshals assistant chief inspector Sean Xuereb will share how federal agents seized 69 big cats from Tiger King Park in Thackerville at 6 p.m. Friday at the U.S. Marshals Museum (789 Riverfront Drive), with tickets available for $12.50 via the museum's website.
🎉 Fort Smith Events
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Brooke White Band Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — 906 Cocktail and Cigar Lounge — Cover charge may apply — Experience a dynamic female-fronted rock band from Fort Smith bringing music to life.
Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp
All day — ProElite Basketball Academy — $97 for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills while having fun and building character.
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