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Fort Smith
Sunday, November 16th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Grammy Award-winning songwriter Gary Baker and renowned artist Lenny LeBlanc will perform at the Christmas Celebration with Fort Kids—a benefit for Fort Kids Children's Museum—soon to support the museum with live holiday music. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Fort Smith Police managed traffic near 4400 Midland Boulevard—due to Antioch for Youth & Family's annual turkey giveaway which drew a large turnout—and advised motorists to use alternate routes to avoid delays. City of Fort Smith
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Thomas Jacques — the King Biscuit Time radio host — will give a presentation on Delta blues history and culture Tuesday at the Fort Smith Museum of History. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Fort Smith Little Theatre introduced newcomer Madeleine Newman in the play “Exit Laughing”—an event that shows the theater’s steady support of local arts. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Fort Smith will host the Beatles vs Stones — A Musical Showdown at ArcBest Performing Arts Center on November 19 at 7:30 p.m. The tribute show will feature British Invasion music honoring the Beatles and Stones. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Linus Yu from Fort Smith was elected into Phi Kappa Phi at Oregon Institute of Technology and joined nearly 20,000 inductees each year—only the top 10% of seniors and 7.5% of juniors are invited. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At a media day in Fort Smith on July 22, Mansfield senior lineman Cadien Ore—wearing jersey 61 and known for preferring Powerade, mac and cheese, and track—and Charleston senior cornerback and receiver Bryson Wibbing—wearing jersey 3—revealed key details about their school life and favorite teachers. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas and LSU are set to play today at Tiger Stadium starting at 11:45 a.m.—each team has an interim head coach as LSU replaces injured quarterback Garrett Nussmeier with Michael Van Buren while Arkansas is without running back Braylen Russell due to a concussion. Arkansas hopes to break a seven-game losing streak, and LSU comes into the contest after a three-game slide. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Alma boys basketball coach Cody Vaught told his new players that 5A-West coaches did not expect much from them this season — a win helped show the team's potential. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Arkansas Activities Association released the River Valley all-state honors for fall sports—state champions from Hackett, Mansfield and Magazine led the list. Hackett athletes earned honors in Class 2A volleyball after their championship win, Mansfield players were recognized following a Class 3A win, and Magazine’s cross country champion also received an honor. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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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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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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.
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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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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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An Evening with Jane Austen
6:30-11 p.m. — Bonneville House — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday with a Regency dinner, wine tasting, and dance lessons.
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