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Fort Smith
Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Viewers posted photos and videos on the U Local Arkansas Facebook page during Labor Day weekend—images showing Beaver Lake, Big Bluff and deer captured on Saturday morning, Aug. 30—and their posts captured local holiday moments. 4029 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith Police are looking for 72-year-old Phillip Wayne Knight—he was last seen earlier this evening at a home on the 2900 block of Quincy Street amid his family's concern for his safety. City of Fort Smith
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ BoomTown Saints will perform a high-energy country show at Lee Creek Tavern inside Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland on Sept 12 at 9 p.m.—the free event is open only to those 21 and older. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a meeting on August 26th, board members of the River Valley Communications Center discussed merging Sebastian County emergency systems—aiming to expand tornado sirens and mass notifications for better public safety. They plan to update procedures to better reach more residents in crisis situations. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ On Friday, Attorney General Tim Griffin filed a 60-page argument saying the new ballot petition drive rules meet constitutional standards and protect the initiative process; his filing responds to a League of Women Voters lawsuit that claims the rules burden citizen rights. The AG said lawmakers designed the rules to curb fraud in signature collection—aiming for clear and fair petitions. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Central Baptist College's sophomore middle blocker Aubree Ruggles had eight kills in a three-set loss to Blue Mountain Christian last week and the team fell to a record of 7 to 14. Northeastern State broke a 12-game opening-season losing streak when Sim Kilpatrick recorded his first interception + Malachi Henry, Trenden Collins and Butler Community College's Sophia Neihouse made notable plays while local standout Matthew Schilling began an assistant coaching role and others prepared for upcoming games. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Fort Smith Southside Mavericks senior class completed a three-year sweep in the Battle of Rogers Avenue on Friday night with a 27-7 win over the Fort Smith Northside Grizzlies at Jim Rowland Stadium — the team secured the trophy in this tight game. Head coach Kim Dameron led his team to their third straight win in this local rivalry. 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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Friends of the Library Chocolate Festival
2:30-4:30 p.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Dallas Branch) — $10 for six tastes — Indulge in a chocolate wonderland with tastings from local chocolatiers.
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