Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of November.
Good morning, Fort Smith.
Smokehouse Players will present Arthur Miller's classic All My Sons — featuring a standout performance by 8-year-old Liam Edmunds — from Nov 13th to 16th.
The production is expected to draw local audiences in Fort Smith.
On November 21, JUMP: America's Van Halen Experience will play Van Halen hits like 'Jump,' 'Runnin' with the Devil' & 'Hot for Teacher' at the Lee Creek Tavern stage inside the Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland, with free admission for ages 21 and older.
The Arkansas Department of Education is now giving letter grades to school districts under the Arkansas Access Act to show strengths and weaknesses based on state tests & student growth.
High school grades also use graduation rates and college readiness to measure performance.
Saturday's Whitney's Race in the Bakery District raised money for pancreatic cancer care such as testing, treatment, and transport.
The event united runners, survivors, and local vendors with remarks by pancreatic cancer survivor Don Simons and organizer Madison Marsh—underscoring the community's fight against the disease.
Hackett seniors Michaelyn Freeman and Kinley James led the Lady Hornets to a 3-0 sweep over Taylor in the Class 2A state volleyball championship game in Hot Springs—securing a title run that capped a strong performance.
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Toy Toss will return on Nov.
18 at 6 p.m. at the Stubblefield Center—fans must bring new, soft toys to donate in exchange for free admission to the men's basketball home opener against the University of the Ozarks, with donations benefiting the Salvation Army, Fort Smith Boys and Girls Club, and the UAFS Lion Pride Pantry.
Van Buren football is set to play its first home playoff game in 5,481 days this Friday after winning on the road for the last two seasons — the team looks ready to make its mark at home.
Player profiles detail two high school athletes: Jace Holman from Sallisaw— a senior linebacker wearing number 8 who loves hunting and enjoys Bar-B-Que— and Hunter Aday from Ozark, a senior running back and linebacker on the track team wearing number 25 who prefers chips and values Christmas with family.
Greenwood Bulldogs won 42-10 over Mountain Home on Friday night to secure the 6A-West title and complete a third straight unbeaten season.
Champ Davis, usually a receiver, scored five rushing touchdowns (record 10-0, 7-0 in 6A-West).
On Friday, Fort Smith Southside outlasted Siloam Springs in the 6A-West — clinching a playoff spot in a hard-fought game.
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.
Hearts of Gold Classic 5K Run/Walk for Project Compassion
3-5 p.m. — Ben Geren Regional Park — Registration details available — Participate in a festive holiday run to support Project Compassion.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Administrator II Training
Dec 8-11 — Fort Smith Adult Education Center — $1890 — Enhance your Linux skills with this hands-on, expert-led training course.
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