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Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UAFS students, alumni, faculty and staff can save on work clothes during the Suit Up event this Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at JCPenney in Central Mall. The series also offers resume help and networking to get ready for the All-Majors Career Fair on Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Reynolds Room—aiming to boost job, internship and career opportunities. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Due to rain, the 22nd annual Haunted University at UAFS will be held inside the Campus Center from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today—plans for the Monsters University movie screening on the Campus Green have been postponed until a later date. 4029 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Whitney’s Race, the sixth annual cancer fundraiser honoring Whitney Marsh, will take place on November 8 at the Bakery District in Fort Smith. Former Miss America Madison Marsh Morris said the event will fund local research, clinical trials, and patient travel to help fight pancreatic cancer — keeping funds in Arkansas. 4029 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Mansfield Tigers edged Booneville 16 to 14 after an hour delay from lightning and rain on Friday at Bearcat Stadium — moving them closer to the league title. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Under heavy rain, Springdale Har-Ber pulled away in the second half for a 43-10 win at Mayo-Thompson Stadium Friday night—turning three Fort Smith Northside turnovers into touchdowns that moved them closer to a playoff berth. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Two sports writers, Matt Jones and Ethan Westerman, preview Arkansas' busy weekend by discussing a football game against Auburn and a basketball exhibition in Fayetteville (they also mentioned a report on athletics money). River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Despite heavy rain on Friday night, Fort Smith Southside senior quarterback Blake Forsgren maintained a high completion rate at Jim Rowland Stadium—his strong performance helped his team beat Russellville. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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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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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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.
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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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