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Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of October.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Multiple agencies are managing a significant fire at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, with no immediate danger to residents. 4029 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Missouri woman, Amber Waterman, was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences without parole for the kidnapping and death of Arkansas woman Ashley Bush and her unborn child in 2022. 4029 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Peak Innovation Center's annual iCan Career Expo introduces over 2,000 eighth graders to career paths by hands-on activities and comprehensive course advice to prepare for future jobs. Southwest Times Record
- ➤ High school marching bands showcased their talents during the ASBOA Region VIII Marching Assessment at Mayo-Thompson Stadium in Fort Smith. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith is troubled by a potent odor from organic waste due to a new Missouri law affecting local Arkansas company Denali Water Solutions LLC's waste management practices. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Fort Smith residents complain about a strong odor due to the cleanup of a nearby lagoon, with the odor expected to dissipate in the next ten days. 5 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Sebastian County Opioid Task Force obtained a $625,000 federal grant to combat youth opioid use in the 72901 area, enabling the hiring of a full-time employee to bolster its efforts. 4029 News
- ➤ Baptist Health-Fort Smith has enhanced patient care by incorporating the latest DaVinci robotic-assisted surgical systems, facilitating thousands of minimally invasive procedures with precision and efficiency. Southwest Times Record
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Smith Northside Lady Bears volleyball team defeated their crosstown rival Fort Smith Southside for the first time in 17 years with a 3-0 sweep. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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Windsor Branch Storytime
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The Struts Concert
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Local Talent Night at TempleLive
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Green Gar Live Concert
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November Coffee Chat with The CALL
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