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Wednesday, December 25th, 2024

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Good morning, Fort Smith. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of December.

CRIME NEWS

  • Two individuals were arrested in River Valley for aggravated assault and drug possession with intent to deliver, respectively.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette
  • Two juveniles were hospitalized following a shooting in Fort Smith, with the police investigation ongoing.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette
  • Fort Smith attributes its lowest crime rates in 15 years to court diversion programs like Rise Court, which offers alternatives to traditional sentencing for misdemeanors.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette

CULTURE NEWS

  • Covenant Presbyterian's music director, Brandon Bolin, revitalizes the tradition of performing Handel’s 'Messiah' in Fort Smith with a collaborative effort including choir, soloists, and the Fort Smith Symphony.  Southwest Times Record

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Two Polish F-35 Lightning II aircraft arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, marking a significant step in establishing the base as an international training center for F-35 pilots from the U.S. and NATO allies.  River Valley Democrat-Gazette

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 1/18/25

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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