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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of June.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • River Valley residents will celebrate Fourth of July on Friday with events planned in Fort Smith, Greenwood, Alma and Van Buren. In Fort Smith the Mayor’s Celebration runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Harry E. Kelley River Park plus fireworks start at 9:30 p.m., while Greenwood holds a Freedom Fest run and Alma and Van Buren host family-friendly activities.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Rheem Manufacturing Co. is marking 100 years in business and 55 years in Fort Smith as it celebrates its long run in the River Valley—longtime employees show the company’s deep local roots. The firm stands as a key part of our local business scene.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette

SPORTS NEWS

  • Standouts from River Valley softball were named to the All-Area Senior Softball Team after a media day in Fort Smith — Ellie Smith earned all-state honors for a record season.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Digital Infrared Photography Workshop

    1-4 p.m. — Greg Disch Photography Classroom — $795 — Learn the art of surreal infrared photography in a hands-on workshop experience.

    Fri, 7/18/25

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  • Business After-Hours Networking Event

    4-6 p.m. — The Call in Crawford & Sebastian — Free entry — Network with local professionals while enjoying light refreshments in a casual atmosphere.

    Thu, 7/24/25

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  • Watercolor Workshop: Fun Food!

    10:30 a.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Enhance your watercolor skills by painting delightful sweet treats and more.

    Sat, 7/26/25

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  • Hoopla Book Club: The Tattooist of Auschwitz

    2-3 p.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Miller Branch) — Free entry — Dive into the historical narrative of love and survival through literature this July.

    Tue, 7/29/25

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