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Fort Smith
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of November.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Greenwood’s inclusive playground project will move forward as planned after the city’s Parks Commission redirected $100,000—closing the funding gap for the project. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ryan Gehrig will now work full time at Mercy Fort Smith after Mercy named Rhett Stover president of Mercy Northwest Arkansas Communities — Stover will start his new role Dec. 1. The hospital recently completed a major emergency room and ICU expansion and is building a cancer center with the Cherokee Nation investing $8 million — the projects aim to boost patient care. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Booneville Bearcats will make their third trip to Rivercrest this Friday—after trips in 1993 and 2001—as they play in the second round of the Class 3A playoffs. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Joe T. Robinson’s wide receiver Kevin “Deuce” Williams is the in-state prospect featured this week who may catch the attention of college coaches—he is noted for his potential on the field. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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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Candlelight Christmas Concert
6:30-8:30 p.m. — United States Marshals Museum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Christmas Carols performed by strings under candlelight.
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