Monday, October 14th, 2024

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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Good Sam Grand Slam pickleball tournament on Oct. 13 aims to raise funds for the Good Samaritan Clinic and the Greenwood High School Boys Soccer Team. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Fort Smith Little Theatre, a 77-year-old community fixture, received a $10,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation for capital improvements. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Fort Smith native Chad Colley, a decorated war hero, Paralympic gold medalist, and veterans' advocate, will be inducted into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame on Nov. 2. Southwest Times Record
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office alerts River Valley residents to a scam where callers impersonate deputies to demand fines for missed jury duty, with no victims in Sebastian County recently losing money. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Park Ranger Cody Faber models in cowboy attire with his horse for a free drawing event at Fort Smith National Historic Site, hosted by the Regional Art Museum. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Riverfront Blues Society Blues Challenge, featuring various artists, is set for Oct. 20 in Fort Smith, with winners advancing to compete in Memphis in January 2025. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Three candidates, Russ Bragg, Lee Kemp, and Carl Nevin, are contesting for the Ward 3 seat on the Fort Smith Board of Directors in the upcoming election. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local organizations in Fort Smith are gearing up to assist seniors with Medicare enrollment, providing essential support and resources for navigating their options. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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