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Friday, December 13th, 2024
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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ RISE Court participants in Fort Smith contribute to their community by maintaining holiday wreaths at the National Cemetery as part of their alternative sentencing program. City of Fort Smith
- ➤ A holiday story time event at Fort Smith Public Library featured Santa and Mrs. Claus, attracting families for stories, photos, and crafts. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas 4-H members achieved top placements in national poultry barbecue competitions, with Laney Slate and Sarah Lamb excelling in turkey and chicken categories respectively. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders proposes reforms to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to emphasize healthier, Arkansas-grown foods and to support local agriculture, aiming to improve public health and sustain the state's farming sector. Southwest Times Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas risks losing Medicaid expansion for over 220,000 residents if Republicans reduce federal funding, due to a state trigger law. Arkansas Times
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 27th Tournament of Champions, drawing basketball teams from Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, begins at Fort Smith Northside with the local team defending their title. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Northside head football coach Felix Curry has been reassigned to a non-coaching role within the Fort Smith School District, with details on the decision remaining undisclosed. Southwest Times Record
- ➤ Broken Bow's dominance on rebounds secured their victory against Fort Smith Southside in the Tournament of Champions' opening round. 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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