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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of July.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • ArcBest will release its Q2 earnings on Wednesday at 8 a.m. with analysts predicting revenue of $1.04 billion—a 3.7% drop from last year—and earnings per share of $1.46, down 26.3%, while June core capital goods orders fell 0.7% and the Arkansas Index closed 1.19 points lower on Friday.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Fort Smith’s Water Utilities director said the city can supply water to the planned Franklin County state prison after $240 million in upgrades—no sooner than six years from now.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette

SPORTS NEWS

  • After a downtown parade celebrated his NBA championship on Thursday, former Fort Smith Northside High School star Jaylin Williams gave back on Friday at Northside Arena by hosting a youth basketball camp. He met local children, including 8-year-old Laney Adrian, to share his love of basketball — showing his commitment to the River Valley.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette
  • Grace Simon ran a relay with her younger sisters at the Arkansas Long Course State Championships last weekend—she said the race was fun.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • Hand-lettered Sign Workshop

    10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Explore the art of hand-lettering and take home a personalized sign.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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