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Fort Smith
Monday, October 6th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Later this month, the Murder and Mayhem haunted tour will take visitors through Fort Smith's historic sites—like the Museum of History, Bonneville House and Clayton House—to offer a spooky mix of ghost hunts and local history. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Patrons of Parrot Island Waterpark can now mail refund claims for ticket purchases made from April 2021 to November 2023 when a sales tax was incorrectly charged—submissions will be reviewed for proper reimbursement. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Greenwood city officials will consider calling a special sales tax election today to extend the current levy that funds the Fire Department, Parks and Recreation, and traffic congestion relief efforts (Bob Purvis stated this at the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce). River Valley Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Veterans in the River Valley and Northwest Arkansas can get walk-in flu vaccine services from the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks this flu season using either the high dose Fluad for those 65 and older or the standard Afluria for veterans aged 18 through 64. Clinics offering vaccines include Fayetteville VA Medical Center and Fort Smith Community-Based Outpatient Clinic with set weekday hours for service. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Madison Thurston ran at the Chile Pepper Festival Saturday — she helped the UAFS cross country team gain a strong result in Fayetteville. The event boosted her season as the team prepared for upcoming races. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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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Arts On Main — Scare & Share
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Arts On Main — Free entry — Dress up in your Halloween costume for candy and stickers in a festive atmosphere.
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Admin I Training
Nov 3-7 — Fort Smith Adult Education Center — $2250 — Gain essential skills in Linux system administration through hands-on labs and expert instruction.
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