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Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith Police reported a non-life-threatening injury accident at 57th Street and Country Club, causing local traffic delays. City of Fort Smith
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Law enforcement and government officials in Arkansas are intensifying security and investigations in response to a surge in school shooting threats on social media, emphasizing serious legal consequences for those involved. 5 News
- ➤ The Fort Smith Police Department is seeking information on a hit-and-run crash on Sept. 11 that left Dillion Elkins, a new business owner, with serious injuries and unable to work for six months. 5 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chloe Kimes steps in for Lola Kirke to perform her viral hit 'Coors Light' at the Levitt AMP Fort Smith Music Series at Riverfront Amphitheater, inviting the public for a lively, free concert experience with various amenities. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Democracy Project is commemorating Constitution Week with lectures, a voter registration drive, and various interactive events aimed at engaging the university community in civic activities. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan and Democrat Erika Askeland clash in Arkansas Senate District 20 race, highlighting differences in education, healthcare, and tax policy. Southwest Times Record
- ➤ The Fort Smith Fire Department was awarded a $140,019 FEMA grant to launch a health program for early detection of critical health issues in firefighters, aligning with NFPA 1582 standards. City of Fort Smith
- ➤ Greenwood City Councilman Timothy R. Terry was arrested for DUI but pleads not guilty, refusing to resign from the council or stop announcing at football games. 4029 News
- ➤ In Arkansas House District 9 race, Republican incumbent DeAnna Hodges faces Democrat Diana Gonzales Worthen again, emphasizing differing policy priorities on education, tax, and gun rights. Southwest Times Record
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September Chaffee Crossing Market
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Restoring Hope: A Fundraising Banquet for Community Empowerment
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Fort Smith Library's Chocolate Festival
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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Live Concert
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Fall Festival and Oktoberfest at Fort Smith Museum of History
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Mannie Fresh with Juvenile Live Concert
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