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Sunday, October 26th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Clint Black will perform his Back on the Blacktop Tour at ArcBest Performing Arts Center in Fort Smith at 8 p.m. November 7—he will celebrate his catalog with fan favorites and new surprises while tickets range from $55 to $131.18. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Freemason Gary Sanders spoke to the South Sebastian County Historical Society in Greenwood last week, recounting the deep roots of Freemasons in the River Valley—his remarks detailed the group's role in shaping local heritage. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arkansas–Fort Smith will host its Fall 2025 All-Majors Career Fair on Oct. 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Reynolds Room at the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center to connect students and alumni with local and national employers from manufacturing, healthcare, education, finance, public service and technology + the fair follows earlier workshops and career events this fall + it will offer new internships, part-time and full-time job opportunities. Southwest Times Record
- ➤ Retired Southside High School teacher Dianne Jeffery reconnected with former student Wendy DeBrock at the Clayton House on Oct. 7—over 50 years after they last met as the historic painting sparked their reunion. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith officials approved the closure of South 7th between Parker and Wheeler for the FCA River Valley Run on Nov. 1 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. City of Fort Smith
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Abram Dotson, a senior safety from Fort Smith Northside who also plays basketball and track, discussed his favorite teacher, Mrs. France, and pre-game snack, gummies, in a recent profile—while Lavaca’s senior receiver Roberto Lopez was featured with his jersey number 15. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Greenwood won a complete 6A-West game against Van Buren at Smith-Robinson Stadium on Thursday night, relying on its record of 34 & 74 to grab first place in the conference. The Bulldogs, back-to-back state champions, used their big game experience to dominate the contest. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Mansfield's senior linebacker Matthew Burton celebrated the 16-14 win over Booneville with a head-first, belly slide on October 24 at Booneville's Doug Scheel Field at Bearcat Stadium - his move marked a dramatic moment after the team meeting. 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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