Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of October.
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🏘️ Community
The Fort Smith Police Department will host Storytime at the Main Library on Oct.
28 at 4 PM — children will hear books that teach safety. The monthly event aims to build strong ties between police and local families.
🏥 Health
The Arkansas Minority Health Commission is hosting a community health fair Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Smith in partnership with the local NAACP branch and Baptist Health, offering free health screenings and information while flu shots and COVID vaccinations will cost for those without insurance. The event will be renamed in honor of the late Dr. Harry P. McDonald.
Mercy was named the top large health system for patient experience by NRC Health for the fourth year based on patient feedback collected April 1 to March 31.
Locally, Mercy Fort Smith completed a $186 million expansion of its emergency and intensive care units and broke ground on a new $55 million cancer center.
🏈 Sports
Rogers Heritage junior quarterback Braedon Carroll earned player of the week honors after running for three touchdowns and throwing for one in the War Eagles' 41-40 overtime win against Fort Smith Northside.
Coach Eric Munoz said he jokes with Carroll about the bruises he may suffer during games (showing his confidence in the player's toughness).
🎉 Fort Smith Events
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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.
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.
RHCSA Exam Preparation Training
Nov 17-21 — Fort Smith Adult Education Center — $2250 — Enhance your Linux skills and prepare for the RHCSA certification in a comprehensive 5-day course.
Book Lover's Club
10 AM – 12 PM — Fort Smith Public Library — Free entry — Discuss your latest reads in a community of fellow book enthusiasts.
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