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Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Lori E.!
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Jaylin Williams calls it 'surreal' to see Arkansas childhood street named after him (usatoday.com) — Fort Smith recently honored hometown NBA champion Jaylin Williams by renaming his childhood street after him, celebrating his journey from local high school standout to key Oklahoma City Thunder contributor. Williams calls the tribute surreal, especially sharing the moment with former teachers and family, as he prepares for another season with a title-contending Thunder team.
• Fort Smith high school students advocate state law to allow free menstrual products in school bathrooms (5newsonline.com) — Southside High School students in Fort Smith are organizing to change Arkansas law so free menstrual products must be available directly in school bathrooms, not just at nurses' offices. Their group, Fort Smith Students for Progress, is gathering supplies locally and working with Rep. Jay Richardson and other lawmakers to prepare a proposal for the January legislative session.
• Walmart Suspect Learns His Fate After Indecent Act Reported (arkansasradio.com) — A Fort Smith man has been sentenced to one year in jail after pleading guilty to indecent exposure in multiple aisles of the Walmart on Kelley Highway. Prosecutors say indecent exposure cases are becoming more common in Fort Smith, and the court also imposed fines in connection with this incident.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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