Sunday, August 10th, 2025

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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith police are searching for Michael Campbell, a 10-year-old reported missing on Aug. 9 after he was last seen around 5 p.m. in the 1300 block of Inoia Street wearing a grey Ninja Turtle shirt and black pants—anyone with information should call 479-709-5000. 5 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith Little Theatre will invite audiences to an off-season production of Waiting for Godot—directed by Scott Black—this August. Robert Montgomery stars as Pozzo in the play that revives the modernist work first shown in 1953. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alma High School football tackle Easton Daily works at his family’s 46 Steakhouse and leads the offensive line with recruiting interest from Central Arkansas, Arkansas Tech and Missouri Southern—he impressed coaches at Razorback camp in June. He comes from a family with a long tradition in football—each generation passing down high expectations on and off the field. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Subiaco Academy's football team has not lost a game since switching to 8 man football in 2020 and finished as unsanctioned Class 3A/4A state runnerups last year—Trojans plan to build on that success. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Charleston’s football team posted back-to-back 7-5 records—showing that its senior class likely played a key role in the team’s success. Coach May said the strong conference has helped the team and he does not expect any big changes in the near future. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Magazine Rattlers improved by one win last season and now aim to turn near misses into wins this season — they witnessed the potential for change firsthand. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Fort Smith Northside coach Dom Mirocke took over on March 3 and is excited for a season that will show changes from the field to the sidelines. The Grizzlies will begin the season with an inexperienced quarterback group as they work to improve their play. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Fort Smith Southside Mavericks have built the most experienced team in the 6A-West Conference this season — a change from last season’s inexperienced lineup — as seen during media day on July 22. 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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