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Tuesday, December 24th, 2024
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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Smith Public Library's Holiday Food Drive, supporting the hungry in the River Valley area, will accept donations until Dec. 31, with contributions also welcomed online at the River Valley Regional Food Bank. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Fort Smith Girls Shelter's annual Christmas Open House and bake sale successfully raises funds to provide a joyful holiday and essential life skills for girls in need. Southwest Times Record
- ➤ Fort Smith saw a surge in last-minute holiday shopping crowds just two days before Christmas. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two juveniles were injured in a shooting on Yorkshire Dr., Fort Smith, with the police investigation ongoing. City of Fort Smith
- ➤ Two adults plead guilty to participating in two King Tobacco robberies in Fort Smith, with two others awaiting trial. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The first Polish Air Force F-35A Lightning II jets landed in Fort Smith, Arkansas, marking the beginning of a training program for Polish pilots. 5 News
- ➤ The U.S. Air Force 85th Fighter Group's first two F35 jets landed at Ebbing Air National Guard Base to initiate a training program for allied countries' pilots, aiming to establish Fort Smith as an international F35 training hub. 4029 News
- ➤ A federal judge declared key parts of Arkansas's book-censorship law unconstitutional, blocking them from being enforced. Arkansas Times
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith men's basketball team secured a third consecutive victory with an 89-76 win over Drury, showcasing exceptional shooting accuracy. River Valley Democrat-Gazette
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Medal Madness Race Series: 1M to Half Marathon
This event includes multiple race distances ranging from 1 mile to a half marathon, offering finisher medals and a costume contest, held at Ben Geren Regional Park.
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