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Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Valerie B.!
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• Baptist Health names Brandi Stewart president of River Valley Region (rivervalleydemocratgazette.com) — Health care in Fort Smith is getting new permanent leadership as Baptist Health names Brandi Stewart president of its River Valley Region, overseeing hospitals in Fort Smith and Van Buren. With nearly three decades of nursing leadership, she and newly named operations director Cindy Pratt will guide daily hospital and clinic operations that many local residents rely on.
• Investigators looking into suspected theft from Parrot Island Waterpark, according to prosecuting attorney (rivervalleydemocratgazette.com) — Authorities are investigating a suspected theft at Fort Smith's Parrot Island Waterpark, which is jointly owned by Sebastian County and the city. Prosecutor Daniel Shue has requested a special prosecutor because the county may be a victim, and officials are releasing few details while search warrants and subpoenas are prepared, leaving many questions for local taxpayers and park visitors.
• ARCOM holds 10th annual White Coat Ceremony (nwahomepage.com) — Fort Smith's Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine and ACHE School of Physical Therapy just celebrated a major milestone, coating 220 future doctors at the ArcBest Performing Arts Center downtown. The 10th annual White Coat Ceremony highlighted the responsibility these students now carry to serve patients with compassion and professionalism, many of whom are expected to practice in Fort Smith and across Arkansas.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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