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Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Sebastian County Sheriff's Office investigated a homicide in Lavaca when officers arrived at a home off Highway 96 at 5 p.m. Thursday and found a person with gunshot wounds who was taken to a hospital but later died while investigators spoke with a person of interest and said there is no immediate threat to the public. 4029 News
- ➤ A 17-year-old from Sebastian County was arrested in Fort Smith on June 24 for possession of child sexual abuse material and video voyeurism of a minor—after a cyber tip led authorities to his Instagram account—and was taken to the Sebastian County Juvenile Detention Center. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney Joey McCutchen, for Marilyn Moore, filed a lawsuit against the city and Acting City Administrator Jeff Dingman for not providing records on the planned Franklin County prison. The suit comes weeks after a judge ruled the city broke FOIA rules—residents worry this may affect water rates. 5 News
- ➤ The governor's office announced Thursday that Sebastian and Scott counties received more than $735,000 for 12 rural road projects—meant to protect water quality and improve drainage. Scott County was granted $57,446 to improve a free-span bridge and Sebastian County received $49,459 to upgrade culverts—funding provided through the Arkansas Unpaved Roads Program. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The City of Fort Smith Property Owners Appeal Board will meet Monday, July 14 at 11:00 a.m. at Blue Lion at 101 North 2nd Street—its job is to pick a new chair for 2025 to 2026 and to schedule property cleanup lien hearings—and the final board packet will be posted on the city website. City of Fort Smith
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith will host a parade and block party on July 24 from 4-8 p.m. along the Bakery District and Garrison Avenue to honor former Northside High School basketball stars and NBA champions Jaylin Williams and Isaiah Joe; city officials said street closures will start at 5 p.m.-the event will feature live DJ music, food trucks, a bounce house and other activities for children. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Movie Matinee: 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3'
2-4 p.m. — Fort Smith Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly screening of 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' featuring an epic battle against a new villain.
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Lettering to Go!
August 1-30 — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Celebrate National Calligraphy Day with hands-on lettering kits all month long.
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