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Former Fort Smith Northside basketball stars Isaiah Joe and Jaylin Williams will compete in the 2025 NBA Finals with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The duo, who both played at the University of Arkansas, aims to secure the franchise's first NBA championship. Game 1 is scheduled for June 5, 2025.
Firefighters responded to a fatal house fire in Rogers, Arkansas, at 12:52 p.m. today, where they discovered an 85-year-old resident who later died at Mercy hospital. The incident occurred in the 200 block of N 5th St.
A 12-year-old boy from Huntsville faces felony charges for threatening a Prairie Grove middle school on Snapchat. Police arrested him after he stated he would "shoot it down," but confirmed he did not possess a firearm. The boy was taken to juvenile detention and later released to his parents.
Trinitas Ventures filed a lawsuit against Fayetteville after the City Council rejected their seven-story housing project aimed at University of Arkansas students. The developers claim the city failed to comply with its own Unified Development Code during the approval process. They seek a court ruling to validate their project and recover damages.
Scattered showers are expected in Arkansas on Wednesday, according to 40/29 Chief Meteorologist Darby Bybee. Rain chances will continue through the rest of the week, impacting local weather conditions.
Al Roker will host "An Afternoon with Al Roker" at the Bentonville Film Festival on June 17, offering insights into his four-decade career. The festival, running from June 16 to 22, features 28 competitive films and nine world premieres. Tickets for Roker's event are priced at $30, with discounts for members.
Bentonville Schools’ Book Bus launched its summer tour to promote reading among students. The revamped bus features a reading area and aims to combat the “summer slide” by encouraging kids to read during their break.
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Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs secured a grant to establish a Teen Center at the Future School of Fort Smith, set to open in fall 2025. The center will provide academic support, career readiness, and social-emotional learning for students in grades 8-12, accessible to all Fort Smith teens. This initiative aims to engage youth outside school hours and enhance their life skills.
The Fort Smith International Film Festival received a record 597 film submissions from over 70 countries, marking a significant milestone for the event. The festival will announce its official selections on May 31, with tickets available starting June 5. This year's diverse lineup includes over 100 feature-length films, reflecting the festival's growing reputation as a hub for filmmakers.