Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of September.
Good morning, Fort Smith.
🎭 Culture
Levitt AMP Fort Smith Music Series kicks off Sept.
11 at Harry E. Kelley River Park Amphitheater with a free concert featuring Livesosa, Playboi Perky and beem and includes a pop-up at The Bakery District on Oct. 1 — the series runs weekly until Oct. 22.
📰 Economy
A University of Arkansas study from Sept.
1 showed that data centers boost tax revenue in rural areas but produce fewer local jobs than traditional manufacturing. Meanwhile, Fort Smith officials directed planning staff to create new standards for future data center projects (covering utility capacity and water-use reporting).
🎓 Education
UAFS Chancellor Terisa Riley will visit five high schools to host Chancellor Chats and discuss college options, financial aid and campus life.
The tour starts today at Southside High School at 9:45 a.m. and continues on Thursday, Friday, Sept. 8 and Sept. 15.
🏛️ Government
City officials remind residents to register for e-bike vouchers before selection on Sept.
15, offered through the Arkansas Tri-Region E-Bike Incentive Program. Eligible residents save up to $700 or $1,200 if income-qualified in a partnership with Metroplan and NW Arkansas Regional Planning Commission.
Fort Smith Regional Airport is studying an adversarial air training program to support international pilot training at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, with interest from Germany and Singapore (making the feasibility study promising).
The plan may include six F-16 jets and new support facilities pending congressional funding.
🏈 Sports
Fort Smith Southside won a five-set match on Tuesday, Sept.
1 at Southside Arena — known as the Barn — with junior outside hitter Leighton Cross posting a double-double performance. The team remained calm, cool and collected as they outlasted their Northside rivals.
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