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Hello Fort Smith! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Germany's new F-35s will change daily life around Ebbing
  • What strange rabbit turned up at a Fort Smith Savers?
  • Why Finnish F-35 pilots are learning their trade in Fort Smith

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, V C.!

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 94 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Very warm and humid, temps: high: 92, low: 74.
  • Wednesday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fort Smith Training Center Prepares for Luftwaffe Pilots – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — Fort Smith residents are seeing their air base grow more international as the first German Air Force F-35 arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, joining Polish and Finnish jets in a shared training hub. Over the next five years, at least 70 German pilots and eight German F-35s are expected to train alongside allies here, deepening Fort Smith's role in NATO air cooperation and bringing more long-term activity to the regional airport.
   

• 83 Weird And Wonderful Thrift Finds That Prove You Never Know What Might Be Waiting On The Next Shelf (boredpanda.com) — One Fort Smith thrifter proudly shows off a whimsical rabbit figurine snagged for $6.99 at the local Savers, featured among dozens of unusual secondhand treasures from around the world. The collection of finds—from vintage lamps to oddball art—highlights how local shops like Savers can hide surprisingly delightful, affordable pieces just a shelf away.
   

• Finland's first F-35As are home at Rovaniemi, and a Finnish pilot has flown an F-35 in Finland for the first time (newsbreak.com) — Fort Smith's Ebbing Air National Guard Base is quietly central to Finland's new F-35 fleet, hosting eight of the country's jets and training about 20 Finnish pilots through early 2028. While the spotlight is on ceremonies in Lapland, the article underscores how Fort Smith-based instructors and facilities are shaping Finland's transition from Hornets to F-35s and strengthening U.S.-Nordic defense ties.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please help me find my Mixed with schnauzer Maltese poodle Yorkie mixed Browzer.
    Any information would be really helpful. Brown and tan small / medium dog Thank you! https://neighbors.ring.com/n/ZErpy7MtgV (Nextdoor Downtown Deal Shoppers)
  • Who drives the black Chrysler 300 with "Murda" on the brow?
    He was wanting to buy my sound system, it is for sale. If you know who they are please have them reach out to me. I wasn't there to get his… (Nextdoor North 6th Street)
  • LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Bartender in Fort Smith. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Server in Fort Smith. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Smith here.

🗞 Nearby News

Van Buren

  • Fast start lifts Van Buren past Little Rock Catholic (4029tv.com)
  • Quad-Cities neighbors: Obituaries for October 11 (qctimes.com)

Alma

  • Pea Ridge earns first home victory over Alma (4029tv.com)

Ok Fort Smith! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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