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Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Sebastian Retired Citizens Association is hosting a fall festival at the Fort Smith Senior Activity Center (2700 Cavanaugh Road) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The carnival will offer Bingo, food trucks, craft vendors, free health screenings, and a motorcycle ride by 100 Faith Riders to raise funds for the Meals on Wheels program. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith Police responded to a two-vehicle accident near the intersection of 50th Street and Grand Ave on September 5th, 2025—causing significant traffic delays until the scene was cleared. City of Fort Smith
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State Police said advanced DNA testing confirmed that remains found in east Arkansas in 1977 are those of Charles Howard Wallace—which his family last heard from in 1974—and they are now looking into how he died. Arkansas Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Main Street Fort Smith in partnership with RiverBoy Foundation has been awarded a Levitt AMP Music Series grant for 2026-28 that will bring three more years of free, family-friendly live music downtown. The grant provides $4,000 per show—allowing up to 10 concerts in a season—and will involve community partners to complete the funding. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Literacy Council of Western Arkansas launched its 'Be a Bestie' campaign on Aug. 28 to boost local reading skills and support services in Sebastian County—aiming to recruit volunteers and secure funding as one in four local adults faces low literacy. The campaign also promotes free tutoring and classes to help adults improve their essential skills. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Greenwood pulled away from Fort Smith Northside on Friday night, rallying with a strong defense in the second half—scoring on five straight possessions—to secure a 61-14 win at Mayo-Thompson Stadium. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ On Friday night, Ozark beat Booneville for the first time since 2019 after Coach Josh Watson called a timeout with 1 second left before halftime—prompted by Skolarski’s big run that tied the score at Hillbilly Stadium. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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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SHS Class of 1985 - 40th Reunion
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM — Majestic Fort Smith — $70 per person — Celebrate four decades since graduation with food, music, and old friends.
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Larry Bedell Day Celebration
5-10 p.m. — 906 Cocktail and Cigar Lounge — $40 — Celebrate over 60 years of music with the Larry B Soul Experience band in honor of Larry Bedell.
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