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Sunday, August 24th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Fort Smith man admitted he killed his husband by stabbing him multiple times with two Phillips screwdrivers and choking him during a drug dispute while they were camping in a wooded area near Westville—he was held on a $1 million bond. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Main Street Fort Smith released the lineup for the free family-friendly Fall 2025 Levitt AMP Fort Smith Music Series at Harry E. Kelley River Park Amphitheater with concerts set for 6 p.m. on Thursdays from Sept. 25 to Oct. 23—plus one special pop-up show on Oct. 9 at The Bakery District. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The nonprofit managing Fort Smith cemeteries told city leaders it cannot afford upkeep for Rose Lawn—Holy Cross—Forest Park and Washington cemeteries. Officials will need to plan new steps as the future care of these sites becomes uncertain. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ River Valley high school football kicks off Friday when Fort Smith Southside hosts Fort Smith Northside for the 65th Battle of Rogers Avenue at 7 p.m.—while Van Buren will face Alma in the 79th Battle of the Bone, a rivalry that began in 1924. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ NBA champion Isaiah Joe hosted his second annual 'Shooters Shoot' camp at Northside High School on Aug. 23, raising $30,000 for Fort Kids Children's Museum on the riverbank—this event reflected his commitment to giving back to Fort Smith. 5 News
- ➤ River Valley sports editors released their football season predictions by naming champions for Classes 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, and 2A and highlighting teams from Bentonville, Fayetteville, and Greenwood—experts including Graham Thomas and Kevin Taylor guided fans on which teams may take the title. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Hackett senior outside hitter Michaelyn Freeman returned from a perfect 36-0 season with a state championship and top honors, and she now feels pressure entering her final high school season. She aims to lead her team to another strong performance — working hard to keep her winning legacy alive. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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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Save a Life Concert
The second annual Save a Life concert is a free, family-friendly, community event in recognition of National Recovery Month. Hosted at the beautiful Riverfront Amphitheater, with doors opening at 5pm, come enjoy local musicians, free food, and family fun!
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible Training
Sep 15-18 — Sylvan Learning of Fort Smith — $2735 — Enhance your skills in automating system administration with comprehensive Ansible training.
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Gospel Open Mic Night
7-9 p.m. — 1127 Coffee Shop — Free entry — Experience an uplifting evening of worship and local Christian talent at this communal open mic event.
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