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Saturday, December 14th, 2024
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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Creekmore Park Holiday Express in Fort Smith celebrates its 25th anniversary with extended operating days for the first time. 5 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Director Kevin Settle successfully obtained the necessary approval to add a $2.1 million Parrot Island Waterpark expansion item to the December 17, 2024, Fort Smith regular meeting agenda. City of Fort Smith
- ➤ The Fort Smith Board of Directors will interview Jeff Dingman and Maggie Rice for the city administrator position, following the removal of former administrator Carl Geffken. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Fort Smith, Arkansas, may implement a new ordinance to prohibit sleeping or camping on public sidewalks, streets, and city property to maintain cleanliness and safety. 5 News
- ➤ Arkansas lawmakers introduced a bill to ban three food additives linked to health risks, inspired by similar legislation in California. Arkansas Times
- ➤ The State of Arkansas purchased land for a new prison in Franklin County, surprising residents with the announcement on Oct. 31 after months of planning. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Director Lavon Morton successfully requested to add interviews for the City Administrator position to the Fort Smith regular meeting agenda on December 17, 2024, with the necessary concurrence of four directors. City of Fort Smith
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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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