Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
Good morning, Fort Smith.
🎓 Education
On July 21, a cybersecurity incident shut down phone and internet systems across the Fort Smith School District, 40/29 News confirmed.
The outage came hours ahead of a school board meeting set to discuss a student cellphone ban and lunch price increase, and classes will begin Aug. 13—officials say they are working to restore service.
The Fort Smith School Board voted unanimously to raise school meal prices starting Aug.
1 — elementary lunches will rise from $2.75 to $3 and middle/high school lunches will go from $3 to $3.25. Students who choose a second breakfast will pay an extra 50 cents while first breakfasts remain free.
At UAFS, student success librarian Roxy Wylie uses her own path as a nontraditional student to help others with research and school work.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in spring 2021 and her master’s degree last year — she now leads classes and events that support student success.
🌲 Environment
Farmers in the Arkansas Delta experienced record floods in April that ruined 600 acres of rice and delayed planting on 1,500 more acres.
Climate experts say warmer air increased heavy rain intensity by 9% — making such floods more likely in the future.
🏛️ Government
South 7th Street between Parker and Wheeler Avenues will be closed from 3—9 p.m. on July 24 for Thunder in the Fort—officials approved the closure on July 21 and advise residents to plan alternate routes.
🏥 Health
Dr. DeJuan Daniel at CHI St. Vincent advised residents amid the heat wave to drink nearly a gallon of water daily with a pinch of Himalayan or Baja sea salt to replace lost electrolytes.
He also urged people working outdoors to take frequent breaks and apply sunscreen—essential steps to reduce heat stress—and stay hydrated.
🎉 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.
🏠 Fort Smith Real Estate
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