Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
Good morning, Fort Smith.
A winning LOTTO ticket for $1.338 million was sold at Casey’s on Phoenix Ave in Fort Smith during Wednesday’s drawing and remains unclaimed, with the winner having 180 days to claim the prize—three other high-value tickets were also sold in Hot Springs Village, Little Rock and Fort Smith.
City officials will inaugurate the new $2 million Carol Ann Cross Park greenway and boardwalk project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. today— the project includes a new inclusive playground.
The Fort Smith Fire Department was awarded nearly $700,000 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program on October 16 to replace aging self-contained breathing apparatus that keep firefighters safe in hazardous conditions — saving the city money.
This is the department’s second competitive federal grant and it will replace costly air packs before they reach the end of their life cycles.
Organizers will hold a second 'No Kings' protest in more than 15 Arkansas cities including Fort Smith as part of a national demonstration in 2,500 cities this Saturday.
A rally in Little Rock begins at Capitol and Broadway at 10 a.m.—more details for many locations are still being added.
Greenwood’s sophomore wide receiver Braxton Canada — named the team's most productive player after six games — said the next man up philosophy helped him stay ready for every play.
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.
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.
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.
Kaia Larsen Book Signing: Superhero Sister
4-6 p.m. — Fort Smith Public Library — Cash preferred — Discover the art of manifestation with local author and photojournalist Kaia Larsen at her book signing event.
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