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Sunday, November 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chaffee Crossing will host its 13th annual Veterans Day Parade that will honor local veterans and showcase 250 years of military service. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday with a parade starting at noon—giving residents a chance to learn about different eras of military history. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local blues musician Buddy Shute and his band, The Procrastinators, won the Fort Smith Riverfront Blues Challenge and will represent the Riverfront Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge in January in Memphis — they are also set to headline the Fort Smith Blues Jam on November 16 at the Bakery District. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The University of Arkansas Fort Smith will host a weeklong series of community events from November 6-9 that includes a performance of John Cariani's play Almost Maine, a children's book release, an art contest, a craft market, and a comic convention. An artist lecture by Amy Scoggins is set for November 7 — the schedule promises a variety of cultural activities for local residents. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Greenwood quarterback Kane Archer led his team to a win over Fort Smith Southside on Friday at Smith-Robinson Stadium — he delivered a milestone performance that guided the team to success. 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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