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Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.
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Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Armed police standoff in Fort Smith with shots fired leads to arrest (nwahomepage.com) — An armed domestic disturbance on Fort Smith's south side escalated into a standoff after a man allegedly fired multiple shots at responding officers, leading police to call in SWAT and negotiators. The suspect ultimately surrendered and now faces several aggravated assault charges, with a court appearance set this week in Sebastian County Circuit Court.
• Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine marks 10 years of White Coat ceremonies (nwaonline.com) — Fort Smith's Arkansas Colleges of Health Education just celebrated the 10th White Coat Ceremony, honoring new student doctors in osteopathic medicine and physical therapy at the downtown ArcBest Performing Arts Center. Leaders emphasized that the white coats symbolize both a milestone and a commitment to compassionate, responsible patient care as students advance in their training.
• Camden latest Arkansas city to cancel Flock contract (4029tv.com) — Camden is joining several Arkansas cities in dropping Flock Safety surveillance cameras, while Fort Smith police have instead imposed new limits on how the cameras are used locally. The report explains growing statewide concerns over transparency and accountability with automated license plate readers and how interconnected systems can track vehicles across state lines.
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