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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of July.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Former Fort Smith Southside lineman Kobe Branham hosted his inaugural football camp at Fort Smith Southside where students in grades 2 through 8 took part in drills and camp activities—proceeds went to the Boys and Girls Club. He said he was overwhelmed by the turnout and thanked his Razorback teammates for their support.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette

CULTURE NEWS

  • Artist Sean Fitzgibbon spent more than 10 years completing his 240-page nonfiction graphic novel What Follows is True: Crescent Hotel. He will sign copies of his work on July 25 — his images will be on display at Arts On Main until Sept. 27.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Fort Smith city officials filed an objection Friday afternoon to a possible Monday hearing in a civil lawsuit alleging the city and its acting administrator again violated the Freedom of Information Act.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • La Torcia Brick Oven Pizza opened in a former gas station around 2004 and built a loyal following with its menu of pizzas, sandwiches, pasta and a unique dish called panuzzo. The restaurant offers creative toppings like turkey and roasted garlic on pizzas and serves smaller bites like calzones and pizza sticks—marking it as a standout local spot.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette

SPORTS NEWS

  • Fort Smith Sportsman first-year coach Brennan Rogers said he is excited for the American Legion baseball state tournament because it reminds him of his days as a player—he expects the upcoming competition to boost his team’s energy.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • 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.

    Thu, 7/31/25

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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.

    Fri, 8/1/25

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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.

    Thu, 8/14/25

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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.

    Sat, 8/16/25

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