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Starbucks will celebrate its annual Red Cup Day on Thursday, Nov. 13, providing customers with a free reusable cup when they purchase a holiday beverage. The holiday menu, featuring drinks like Peppermint Mocha and Eggnog Latte, returns on Nov. 6, alongside a limited-edition merchandise collection with Hello Kitty.
McDonald's has reintroduced its "Boo Buckets," a Halloween tradition since 1986, available at select locations in Fort Smith and River Valley. The decorative pails feature classic characters like Ghost, Pumpkin, and Goblin, alongside new additions Cat and Zombie. Customers can use these pails for both meals and trick-or-treating.
Arkansas Lottery results for Oct. 21, 2025, show winning numbers for Mega Millions, Cash 3, Cash 4, Lucky For Life, and Natural State Jackpot. Players can purchase tickets in person or online via the Jackpocket app, which operates in multiple states.
The Democratic Party of Arkansas and residents are suing Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders over a delayed special election for House District 70, claiming it violates state law and deprives 30,000 residents of representation. The lawsuit seeks to expedite the election timeline to ensure representation during the upcoming legislative session.
Mercy Health System was named the top large health system in the U.S. for patient experience by NRC Health for the fourth consecutive year. The award reflects patient feedback collected from April 2024 to March 2025, and Mercy Fort Smith recently completed a $186 million expansion of its emergency and intensive care units.
Dunkin' launched its Halloween menu featuring the new Candy Bar Signature Latte and returning treats like the Spider Donut and Halloween Munchkins Bucket. These seasonal items are available at various locations across Arkansas, including Fort Smith. Dunkin' Rewards members can also earn bonus points with special promotions leading up to Halloween.
The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith will host its 22nd annual Haunted University celebration on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event, featuring a haunted house, Trunk or Treat, and a screening of "Monsters University," is free and aims to unite families and the community in Halloween festivities.
Raising Cane's introduces a glow-in-the-dark specialty cup for Halloween, available until October 31. Customers can access a virtual reality experience with the cup purchase, featuring a haunted Cane's restaurant and games. The promotion aims to enhance the festive spirit while supplies last.
Arkansas football seeks its first victory under interim coach Bobby Petrino as they face Auburn this weekend in an SEC matchup. The Razorbacks, currently 2-5, recently lost to Texas A&M, while Auburn, at 3-4, is also searching for its first conference win. Tickets for the game on Saturday, Oct. 25, start at $26.
Arkansas Lottery announced the winning numbers for various games drawn on October 20, 2025. Powerball numbers included 32-38-66-67-69, with a Powerball of 19. Drawings for Cash 3, Cash 4, Lucky For Life, and Natural State Jackpot also took place on the same day.