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Fort Smith
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An American flag traveling to every state, territory and U.S. cemetery overseas will be on display today from 8-8:45 a.m. at Fort Smith National Cemetery as part of the Stars and Stripes Sojourn 250 campaign, with UAFS professor Tom Wing and local officials highlighting the city’s military history. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arkansas Fort Smith opened a new public entrance to its Windgate Art & Design Building on Nov. 28 as part of a 19,000 sqft expansion. Interior finishes will continue in phases throughout 2025 as the university prepares for upcoming public events. Southwest Times Record
- ➤ Students at Barling Elementary School, board members and Clark Contractors representatives broke ground on a new $3.3 million playground on Dec. 3, with officials estimating the first playground will be built between 4 and 6 weeks. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith’s Board approved the Parks Department’s $22 million, 5-year plan to improve local parks — the initiative will fund various projects across the city over the coming years. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Greenwood quarterback Kane Archer signed a national letter of intent with Utah on Wednesday at H.B. Stewart Arena — his parents were on hand as he made his decision after one recruiting visit. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas football signed cornerback Brandon Ford and receiver Jude Hall Wednesday after they flipped their pledges from Memphis to join the Razorbacks. Both players received multiple scholarship offers and joined a class with 15 other prospects during the early signing period. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Nate Allen, a longtime sports reporter who covered the Razorbacks for 52 years, died Wednesday at 75 in Fayetteville from pneumonia & cancer complications, and his funeral is set for Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. at Moore's Chapel Funeral Home. 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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