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Saturday, July 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police identified 25-year-old Hunter Harrell as the suspect in a Friday morning homicide on the 1300 block of North 38th Street in Fort Smith after officers discovered 39-year-old Jerry Beane shot dead around 4:45 a.m., and the Carroll County Sheriff's Office arrested Harrell for first-degree murder and discharging a firearm from a vehicle while a 42-year-old woman with him was taken into custody for a parole violation. 5 News
- ➤ Fort Smith man Salvador Fautino Caracena-Zarates Jr.—the final member of a Northwest Arkansas drug trafficking organization—was sentenced on Wednesday to 25 years in federal prison and four years of supervised release after pleading guilty to possessing more than 50 grams of a methamphetamine mixture used to supply fentanyl pills. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials in Fort Smith are exploring Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' links to the White House to ease the city's consent decree problems — they also see the connection as a chance to tackle plans for a reliable prison water supply. Officials are weighing this approach as they plan their next moves to address these challenges. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ On July 16, Director Lee Kemp requested adding an agenda item to the July 22 Executive Session to interview candidate Jason Mitchell for the Director of Internal Auditor title; four directors concurred while one opposed and one was unreachable. The Agenda Board Packet was uploaded on July 17—the new item will appear in the upcoming meeting. City of Fort Smith
- ➤ The City of Fort Smith Mayor and Board of Directors have been invited to attend Parrot Island Waterpark’s celebration for one million guests today at 9:00 a.m.—the event is at 7300 Zero Street and multiple board members are expected to attend. City of Fort Smith
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas football coach Sam Pittman told media on Thursday at SEC media days that he is confident in his job security and will work to fix the Razorbacks' turnover issues. He said the team—strengthened by veteran transfers—will use good leadership to face a tough schedule and improve on its 7 to 6 finish last season. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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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Anyone Can Learn to Letter
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Practice hand lettering techniques and explore tools in a creative environment.
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Chaffee Crossing Food & Artisan Market
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. — The Vue Venue — Free entry — Explore a vibrant marketplace with live music, local food, and unique artisan vendors.
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