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Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Army ROTC Lion Company will hold its annual stair climb on Thursday starting at 6 a.m. at the Stubblefield Center (5402 Kinkead Ave) to honor the 343 first responders from 9/11 and the 40 heroes from Shanksville, with water provided for participants. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today the Department of the Air Force holds a public hearing from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fort Smith Convention Center about expanding the Foreign Military Sales Pilot Training Center at Ebbing Air National Guard Base to increase F-35 training capacity - public comments are accepted by mail or online until Sept. 24. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Today, the Fort Smith Board of Directors will review a proposal by the River Valley Film Society through Border Town Live to create an entertainment fund that invoices event-related costs and a draft amendment to its management contract with Oak View Group that would allow off-site catering and extend its term—along with an initial look at the preliminary 2026 budget compiling complete new departmental requests. Southwest Times Record
- ➤ Fort Smith Police Department suspended online incident reporting on Sept. 8 due to a technology upgrade to the new ProPhoenix system—citizens can still file reports in person at 100 S. 10th Street or via the non-emergency number 479-709-5000. City of Fort Smith
- ➤ The Arkansas Department of Transportation announced that Arkansas 253 between I-540 and Highway 45 in Fort Smith will have alternating northbound — southbound lane closures from 8 a.m. Monday until 5 p.m. Nov. 3 for overlay work. One lane in each direction will remain open while motorists follow temporary signals as construction progresses. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Greenwood's senior quarterback Kane Archer rushed for five touchdowns on Friday, September 5 as he dodged pass rushes and avoided sacks on runs of 30 and 10 yards — leading his team to a 61-14 win at Mayo-Thompson 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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