Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of August.
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🎭 Culture
Downtown Fort Smith will host a creative hub this November during three events—Fort Smith International Film Festival, Red Autumn Art Festival, and Garrison Arts Walk—featuring film, art, music and live performances.
The events will run November 5–7 at the Wyndham Fort Smith City Center and various downtown venues.
🎓 Education
Students 10 to 17 can now join the My Natural State Story contest, writing essays about their outdoor experiences for a chance to win gear, trips and prizes.
Submissions opened Wednesday and will be accepted through Oct. 12, with winners invited to a dinner at the Governor's Mansion.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library now reaches all 75 counties in Arkansas by mailing free books each month to children until age five.
Since 2005 it has delivered over 7 million books, supporting early literacy throughout the state.
🌲 Environment
On May 2, Fort Smith’s C&S Chemicals spilled nearly 78,000 gallons of acidified aluminum sulfate from a ruptured tank into a nearby creek when the company operated without required permits; state officials plus federal teams responded and are reviewing if stricter rules are needed.
🏈 Sports
Charleston brothers Finn (21) and Gunner (15) Schmalz have turned their backyard rivalry into a high school athletic challenge at Alumni Field.
Their friendly competition brings fresh energy to local sports.
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