Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
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🏘️ Community
UAFS will host its annual Toy Toss on Nov.
18 at 6 p.m. at the Stubblefield Center as fans bring a new soft toy for free admission to the men's basketball opener against the University of the Ozarks. After the Lions score their first point, fans will toss their toys onto the court to support the Salvation Army and Boys & Girls Clubs, while additional donations are accepted on campus from Nov. 1-14 and through a citywide drive by United Way of Fort Smith Area.
🏛️ Government
Arkansas Education Secretary Jacob Oliva announced Monday that new reimbursement rates for child care providers will be implemented after last week’s emergency work group recommendation—this change aims to support providers and strengthen the state's child care system.
🏈 Sports
Fountain Lake’s sophomore wide receiver Peyton Harwood is featured as an in-state prospect flying under the radar of college recruiters + he is spotlighted in a weekly series that tracks promising local athletes, with coaches monitoring his progress closely + his rising profile may soon draw more attention from teams.
The Razorbacks clinched a 109-77 win over Southern in their season opener as sports reporters Matt Jones and Ethan Westerman covered the game—Christina Long discussed plans for the Arkansas football coaching search.
Kelsi Musick began her first season as head coach Tuesday night when Arkansas played preseason favorite Louisiana Tech at Walton Arena— the contest tested her new team after a 100 to 42 exhibition win over Arkansas Fort Smith, and she said it helped them focus on improving key areas for tougher SEC play.
🎉 Fort Smith Events
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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.
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.
Christmas Honors Wreath-Laying Event
8 a.m. - 11 a.m. — Fort Smith Convention Center — Free entry — Participate in a heartfelt wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the holiday season.
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