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Monday, December 9th, 2024
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A selection of Fort Smith restaurants announce adjusted opening hours for Christmas Eve and limited openings on Christmas Day. Southwest Times Record
- ➤ Fort Smith and the River Valley offer a variety of holiday events including Christmas light displays, ice skating rinks, and parades scheduled through early January. Southwest Times Record
- ➤ Fort Smith receives a $500,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Transportation to expand its trail network through the Maybranch Greenway project. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ A 75-year-old man, Dane Vannathongkhay, has been missing since Dec. 6, and was last seen at a hotel in Fort Smith, with authorities urging public assistance to ensure his safety. 5 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle in Fort Smith, with police investigating the incident. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ozark Bronze, an ensemble of handbell ringers from Northwest Arkansas, will conclude its Christmas concert series at St. John's Episcopal Church in Fort Smith. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Nace Brothers are set to perform at the 801 Media Center in Fort Smith for the next Artist, Audience and Community Live concert on December 12 at 7:30 p.m. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith partners with the University of the Ozarks to streamline nursing education and introduces a tuition waiver program to aid transfer students. Southwest Times Record
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2024 Holiday Express at Creekmore Park
The 2024 Holiday Express provides a festive train ride experience running from December 2nd to December 28th, with operations from Monday to Saturday in the evenings.
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Michael Carbonaro Live Show
Experience an evening of magic and comedy with Michael Carbonaro, known for his engaging illusions and hidden camera pranks.
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Winter Terrarium Crafting Workshop for Adults
Participants will learn to create winter-themed terrariums in a creative workshop limited to ten attendees.
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Medal Madness Running Event - Various Distances
The Medal Madness event offers multiple race distances, including 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, and a Half Marathon at Ben Geren Regional Park, featuring themed medals for finishers and a best costume contest.
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