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Thursday, December 12th, 2024
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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Smith Police will increase enforcement from Dec. 13 to Jan. 1, 2025, to prevent drunk driving and encourage the community to designate sober drivers. City of Fort Smith
- ➤ Fort Smith earmarks $2.6 million for the Maybranch Greenway project to improve local park facilities. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Felix Curry has been reassigned from his position as Northside High School's head football coach to the student detention center, with the school district now searching for a new coach. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jeff Dingman has been appointed as the Interim City Administrator of Fort Smith following a unanimous decision to terminate Carl Geffken for his performance, alongside a controversy involving derogatory remarks. 5 News
- ➤ Internal emails reveal that state employees discussed the Franklin County prison project months before its official announcement, sparking concerns over transparency and community impact. 5 News
- ➤ A special meeting of the Fort Smith Board of Directors on December 10, 2024, will include an executive session for a performance evaluation of the City Administrator. City of Fort Smith
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marksmen from the U.S. military and foreign allies gather in Barling for the 54th Winston P. Wilson and 34th Armed Forces Skill at Arms Meeting Sniper Championships, with winners advancing to an international competition. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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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