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Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Harps Foods Stores announced a new store at 6400 Veterans Avenue in Fort Smith—its grand opening will occur on Wednesday, October 8 at 10:00 a.m. The store will offer groceries and gas daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. with curbside pickup and home delivery options. 4029 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Smith Fire Department is raising funds to build a memorial at Station 1 that will honor firefighters who died in the line of duty. The project will feature a bronze statue—engraved pavers arranged in a Maltese cross—and donations may be made via PayPal or check to support the Firefighters Foundation. 5 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ HACKETT — Hackett senior Matt Garner, who played as a wide receiver and safety, switched to quarterback and showed his new role Friday night at Dragon Stadium in Mountainburg, and he will lead his team this season. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Fort Smith Southside swept two matches at Greenwood Playday on Saturday. Sophomore Rachel Settle led with 21 kills—teammate Ella Shelby added 32 digs and 7 aces to secure the win. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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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