Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of November.
Good morning, Fort Smith.
🏘️ Community
Local craft fairs, farmers markets, and holiday pop-ups are being held across Fort Smith and northwest Arkansas—offering local produce and handmade goods to shoppers.
Some events begin today and continue into December, making it easy for residents to turn gift-gathering into a festive day trip.
🏛️ Government
City board members will review the 2026 budget that may not fund Miss Laura’s Brothel Museum — a key historic landmark that is one of only nine former brothel museums in the nation.
Local officials worry the decision could hurt Fort Smith tourism.
📰 Lifestyle
At the Arkansas Times office, employees celebrated Friendsgiving by sharing a neon Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie from Taco Bell that sold for $19.99.
Staff thawed the treat for 30 minutes and later found it hidden in the office fridge (thawed as instructed) (retrieved by a manager), and they praised its key lime and soda twist while planning to order more before Thanksgiving.
🎉 Fort Smith Events
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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.
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.
Velcro Pygmies Live Performance
7:30 PM - 1:30 AM — Majestic Fort Smith — Ticket prices vary — Experience a nostalgic musical journey with the World Famous Velcro Pygmies.
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