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Sunday, July 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Christmas in July vendor market was held Saturday, July 12 at the Bricks at Brunwick in downtown Fort Smith. The event featured an exclusive sip and shop session on Friday and all day shopping on Saturday, with proceeds benefitting the Fort Smith Museum of History — the Clayton House and Bonneville House. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Cyclists will gather for the Bikes at the Bakery event on July 18 in Fort Smith — organizers will release route details and timing updates soon. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Van Buren native is planning his filmmaking debut—he aims to make a faith-based film that honors veterans in the local community. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A proposed court judgment on Wednesday would restrict Arkansas poultry growers to using fertilizer with less than one-fourth the phosphorus allowed for Oklahoma, a ruling that could limit fertilizer options on poultry farms. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin called for a federal law to let states jam contraband cell phones in prisons after saying inmates used them to coordinate criminal activity—he argued that targeted jamming would block illegal use without affecting emergency calls—and U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton supports the measure. It was announced at a conference earlier this week. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith Southside volleyball coach Natalie Throneberry praised Gabriela DuPree for her on-court talent and off-court leadership after she received the inaugural Jim Rowland Leadership Award on June 4th. DuPree, who signed to play at Southwest Baptist University, helped lead her team to a 95-30 record and a 6A West Conference title during her four-year career—an impact her coach said will be remembered for years. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Rodney Perry opened the ProElite Basketball Academy in north Fort Smith to share his basketball experience—he plans to help local youth learn teamwork and skill development. 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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