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Fort Smith
Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The annual Arkansas-Oklahoma State Fair begins at 4 p.m. today at Kay Rodgers Park and runs until Sept. 27, offering carnival rides, live music, agricultural exhibits, and food vendors. A new Brew Haus tent will showcase local artists and craft beers brewed in Arkansas—bringing a fresh twist to this yearly River Valley tradition. 5 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith Little Theatre will show the thriller Wait Until Dark from Sept. 25—27 and Oct. 1—4, where a con man and ex‐convicts plan to steal a mysterious doll from a blind woman. The play, directed by Rikkee Black, tests the actors with tense scenes and surprising twists. Southwest Times Record
- ➤ Greenwood native Adalyn Barnes leads the Arkansas Tech Band of Distinction as one of its new drum majors in the 2025 field show Icons. She will guide over 180 musicians at a Family Day football game on Sept. 27 at 6 p.m.—the event marks her transition from Greenwood’s band program to a leadership role at Tech. Southwest Times Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Gabe Rachuy of the Charleston Tigers felt the momentum build Friday night when his team scored five touchdowns in the second quarter against rival Ozark—boosting their play against a Franklin County opponent. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ CBS Sports columnist Gary Parrish appears on the WholeHogSports Daily Podcast as he and host Matt Jones discuss Hunter Yurachek's comments on rule bending in college sports—Anthony Kristensen covers the Razorbacks’ upcoming basketball schedule while Jonah Dylan previews the weekend's Arkansas-Memphis football game. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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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Peacemaker Festival 2025
1-9 p.m. — Riverfront Amphitheater — Tickets on sale — Enjoy a live performance by Stephen Wilson Jr. at this vibrant festival celebration.
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DNA Discoveries Workshop
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Explore the fascinating world of genetic genealogy in this informative series of classes.
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Book Lover's Club
10 AM – 12 PM — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Share your latest reads in a welcoming book community.
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Survivors’ Challenge 10K/5K
2-5 p.m. — Reynolds Cancer Support House — Fundraising event — Celebrate 34 years of community support while running for a cause.
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