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The Arkansas Lottery announced the winning numbers for various draw games on May 7, 2025. Notable results included Powerball numbers 14-15-30-40-59 with a Powerball of 20 and Cash 3 midday numbers of 4-0-7. Players can check payouts and previous drawings through the lottery's official channels.
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.
The PGA Tour's 2025 Truist Championship takes place this week at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, previously known as the Wells Fargo Championship. Rory McIlroy leads the field as the favorite at +450, while other top contenders include Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele. The course's challenging layout features limited scoring opportunities and numerous bunkers.
Mercy Fort Smith hospital will open a $186-million expansion to enhance its emergency and critical care departments. This upgrade will increase ER capacity from 29 to 50 rooms and ICU beds from 38 to 64, enabling the hospital to serve an additional 25,000 patients annually. The facility will also create approximately 200 new caregiver positions to support the expansion.
Malco Fort Smith Cinema plans a major renovation, adding luxury recliner seating and a full-service kitchen and bar. The upgraded theater will feature advanced technology, including 4K laser projection and Dolby ATMOS sound. Renovations are set to complete by mid-summer, with a grand re-opening celebration anticipated.
The Arkansas Lottery announced winning numbers for various draw games held on May 6, 2025. Notable results included Mega Millions numbers 16-17-43-46-58, with a Mega Ball of 16, and Cash 3 numbers of 0-7-0 for the midday draw. Players can check payouts and previous drawings through official channels.
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith plans a $186 million expansion of its emergency and intensive care facilities, according to Bobbie Lamb, the director of Emergency Services. This significant investment aims to enhance healthcare services in the region.
Southside High School awarded the Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy to 39 students in 15 languages, setting a state record. Spanish was the most prevalent language, with 20 students certified, while Marco Castro received trilingual certification in Portuguese, Spanish, and English. The students demonstrated proficiency through testing in both English and a second language.
The Arkansas Lottery announced the winning numbers for several draw games on May 5, 2025. The Powerball numbers were 16-34-40-45-66, with a Powerball of 19. Players can purchase tickets at various locations or online through the Jackpocket app.
The Fort Smith Board of Directors will vote on key proposals, including a rezoning request for a commercial property on North Greenwood Avenue and a measure to discontinue mosquito fogging operations. The board will also consider a sales tax realignment for the 2030 ballot and discuss revitalization efforts for Garrison Park.