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Friday, December 12th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith Public Library will host its annual Holiday Open House from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 at the Main Branch (3201 Rogers Ave). The event is free and open to the public. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Three Arkansas universities will hold commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 13 and award more than 1,400 degrees. UAFS will host ceremonies at the Stubblefield Center while Arkansas Tech and UA-Fayetteville stage graduations at Tucker Coliseum and Bud Walton Arena. Southwest Times Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas football coach Ryan Silverfield unveiled the 2026 schedule on Thursday during an SEC Network special. The season starts Sept. 5 against North Alabama, with a home opener facing Georgia on Sept. 19 and a finale against LSU on Nov. 28 — key dates as the team begins a new era. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ On Thursday, Fort Smith Northside's offense shone at Farmington during the Dairy Queen Cardinal Classic — the team hit seven three-pointers in the opening quarter to start the tournament. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ On Thursday night, the Greenwood Bulldogs rallied from behind to win 47-44 over Waldron at H.B. Stewart Arena. Their strong second-half play sealed the comeback victory. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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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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Children's Storytime
10-11 a.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Enjoy stories, songs, and puppetry in a delightful weekly gathering for kids and caregivers.
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