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Sunday, November 30th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith residents will enjoy the 26th annual Holiday Express at Creekmore Park starting Monday, Dec. 1. The train will run every Monday through Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. until Dec. 27—excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bookish Fort Smith is back open as the rebranded indie bookstore for readers in Fort Smith—continuing its focus on serving local book lovers. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tim Ernst is sharing new images and his book at the Fort Smith Library program titled Arkansas Nature — My 50th Anniversary! The event offers local art lovers a chance to explore his work in person. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ American Idol winner Chayce Beckham will perform a free River Valley concert at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at Lee Creek Tavern inside the Cherokee Casino + Hotel Roland. The event is expected to bring a crowd of country music fans for an evening of live music. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rachel Lehman, an assistant professor of mathematics at UAFS, was honored on November 18 by the Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics with the Teacher of the Year award—recognizing her effective methods and leadership in college teaching. Lehman, a first-generation student who now directs regional math competitions, said the honor reflects the strong support she has received from her colleagues. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Professor Patti Conard at UAFS School of Nursing was named Arkansas Nurse of the Year in Education by the March of Dimes after a statewide review of hundreds of nominees. She expressed gratitude for the honor and will continue to mentor future nurses — shaping the next generation of care. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Next week, three basketball events will tip off in the River Valley as the Golden Arrow Classic at Lavaca and the Logan County Bank Classic at Scranton are scheduled for Monday and the Bearcat Classic is set for Tuesday in Booneville — fans can look forward to competitive games. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ On Friday, the Greenwood Bulldogs received a pep talk from Coach Chris Young after beating Benton at Smith-Robinson Stadium and advanced to their 19th state title game — a milestone for the team — and they will compete in the next round. 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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$5 Movie Night at King Opera House
12-2 p.m. — King Opera House — $5 entry — Enjoy a budget-friendly movie screening in a historic venue.
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Wiggle Worms Storytime
10-11 a.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Enjoy rhymes, songs, and stories in a delightful interactive storytime for babies and caregivers.
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