Wednesday, September 11th, 2024

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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Army ROTC cadets will commemorate the 9/11 terrorist attacks with a memorial stair climb event on its 23rd anniversary. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Matthew Stafford, 25, reported missing in Fort Smith, AR, has been found safe. City of Fort Smith
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A two-vehicle accident involving a motorcycle at Dallas and South 74th Street in Fort Smith, AR, has caused unknown injuries and traffic delays. City of Fort Smith
- ➤ Fort Smith Police are responding to a 2-vehicle injury accident on Highway 71 at McKinley Avenue, causing traffic delays. City of Fort Smith
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin stated that private schools accepting state education vouchers under the LEARNS Act are not required to comply with the state's Freedom of Information Act. Southwest Times Record
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ F35 fighter jet takeoffs in Fort Smith register double the noise levels during training, prompting measures to reduce impact on residents. 4029 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ An Arkansas Supreme Court special master validated most signatures collected for a ballot initiative on casino licensing, allowing the initiative to proceed despite challenges. Southwest Times Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas' maternal health committee recommends reforms to improve maternal and infant health care, including public outreach, data tracking, and increased funding. Southwest Times Record
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