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Fort Smith
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith Police responded to a report of an aggravated robbery on Tuesday in the 2300 block of Towson Avenue and arrested a suspect — the investigation remains in its early stages and anyone with information is urged to call 479-709-5000. 4029 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UAFS will host student move-ins from Aug 8 to Aug 15 with main days on Aug 13 and Aug 15, featuring assigned time slots, volunteer crews in distinctive shirts, and a free cookout for Cub Camp first-year students at Lion’s Den — early arrivals include international students, athletes and Cub Camp staff. Traffic will increase near Waldron Road and Grand Avenue as families follow emailed parking and traffic instructions. Southwest Times Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday morning in Jerusalem as part of a trade mission to promote Arkansas companies; the state exported over $150 million in products to Israel last year. Sanders will visit the United Arab Emirates for aerospace and defense talks and is scheduled to return (Aug. 9) to the U.S. 4029 News
- ➤ Fort Smith city leaders voted to resolve a civil case by admitting violations of the Freedom of Information Act and paying nearly $1,775 in attorney fees—this resolution will settle the lawsuit out of court. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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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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.
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LINUX SHELL SCRIPTING Training/Class
Sep 3-4 — Sylvan Learning of Fort Smith — $990 — Dive into hands-on Linux shell scripting training to automate tasks effectively.
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Arkansas Apraxia Festival
2-5 p.m. — 3301 S M St Parking — Fundraiser event — Support children with apraxia through fun activities and advocacy.
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