🌱 Patch AM: What regulators uncovered about the unpermitted Fort Smith plant behind the acid spill

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In today's newsletter:

• What regulators uncovered about the unpermitted Fort Smith plant behind the acid spill
• How Fort Smith's Flying Razorbacks quietly became the Air Force's go-to unit

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 103 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 98, low: 77.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 98 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Arkansas chemical plant where acid spill occurred operated without a permit, state regulators say (arkansasadvocate.com) — A Fort Smith chemical plant's acid spill, which killed thousands of fish and damaged a city fire truck, is now under scrutiny because the facility allegedly operated without a required stormwater permit or timely hazardous-chemical reporting. Regulators, lawmakers, and wildlife officials in Arkansas and Oklahoma are weighing penalties, cleanup responsibilities, and long-term restoration while Fort Smith evaluates costly damage to critical emergency equipment and infrastructure.
   

• 'Razorback One, checking in': Flying Razorbacks mark milestone (swtimes.com) — From Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, the 188th Wing's Flying Razorbacks are marking 10 years of MQ-9 Reaper operations that quietly support combat and humanitarian missions worldwide. Local airmen describe how this around-the-clock, remotely piloted aircraft mission has transformed since the A-10 era, earned top Air Force honors, and still lets them return home to Fort Smith families after high-stakes shifts.
   

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Monday August 24
• Happy Hour every Monday & Wednesday at Le Mesa ALL DAY
  Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce 1217 S Waldron Rd
  11:00 am
• 810 Billiards & Bowling: Bingo
  Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce 810 Billiards & Bowling 5609 Rogers Ave Fort Smith AR
  6:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
• 810 Billiards & Bowling: Ultimate Game Show
  Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce 810 Billiards & Bowling 5609 Rogers Ave Fort Smith AR
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Wednesday August 26
• Happy Hour every Monday & Wednesday at Le Mesa ALL DAY
  Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce 1217 S Waldron Rd
  11:00 am
• Andy's Frozen Custard Kids Night
  Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce 6565 Rogers Avenue Fort Smith, Arkansas, 72903
  4:00 pm
• 810 Billiards & Bowling Trivia Night
  Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce 810 Billiards & Bowling 5609 Rogers Ave Fort Smith AR
  6:30 pm
Thursday August 27
• Ribbon Cutting: Community School of the Arts/ 10 Year Anniversary
  Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce 1101 Riverfront Drive Fort Smith, AR 72901
  4:30 pm
Monday August 31
• Happy Hour every Monday & Wednesday at Le Mesa ALL DAY
  Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce 1217 S Waldron Rd
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 21
• Ribbon Cutting for PACT Flooring
  Chamber of Commerce PACT Flooring
  2:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Arts On Main — Italian Puff Pastries →
  Arts On Main, 415 Main St, Van Buren
  1:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• $5 Movie Nights at King Opera House - Ratatouille →
  King Opera House, 427 Main St, Van Buren
  7:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• ASBTDC at The Chamber →
  Chamber of Commerce Van Buren Chamber Business Resource Center
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Has anyone seen my missing cat?
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• Free basketball hoop.
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• Klein Tools posted a job opening for Rivet Machine Operator (1st Shift) in Fort Smith. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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