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Monday, December 15th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local leaders and health professionals say simple acts can ease holiday stress and build community spirit in Fort Smith today. They encourage checking on neighbors, writing kind notes, and sharing gentle words (small gestures that bring warmth without costing a cent). Southwest Times Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith Northside's girls team won the Tournament of Champions on Saturday at The Barn. Senior forward Camryn Schmidt earned MVP honors while celebrating with teammates (they defeated North Little Rock in the finals). River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ UAFS women’s basketball lost to Maryville Saturday — Maryville led most of the game as forward Marie Rose Priscilla Wemba scored a season-high 16 points and guard Senese Rainey added 10. The Lions are 1—9 and will finish their nonconference schedule on Dec. 20 at the Stubblefield Center. 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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STEAM Team: Snowflakes Workshop
3:30-5:00 p.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Explore science and art by creating snowflake designs with marshmallows and toothpicks.
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Growing Little Readers: Everyday Literacy for Every Family
5:30-7 p.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Discover practical tools to foster children's literacy and love for reading through everyday activities.
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