Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of July.
Good morning, Fort Smith.
🏘️ Community
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.
🎭 Culture
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.
🏛️ Government
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.
📰 Lifestyle
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.
🏈 Sports
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.
🎉 Fort Smith Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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