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Hi there, Fort Smith! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What crucial detail could finally unlock Fort Smith's 24-year-old riverfront murder?
- Fort Smith educator's 33-year journey leads to national psychology leadership bid
- How new mental health training is reshaping support for UAFS student-athletes
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Lori E.!
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 107 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Hot, temps: high: 103, low: 75.
- Tuesday: Hot, with a high of 103 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Cold Case Files: A 24-year-old murder mystery from the trails of the National Historic Site remains cold (todayinfortsmith.com) — A long-unsolved 2002 killing at the Fort Smith National Historic Site is still without answers, and police say any new tip could matter. The victim, Edward Choi, was found shot on the parade grounds near the Arkansas River, and few details have ever been released. Residents who remember that night or saw anything unusual near the fort are still urged to contact Fort Smith police. 
2. Statement of Mark Minnick (apa.org) — A longtime Southside High School psychology teacher in Fort Smith is seeking a national leadership role with the Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools. He highlights three decades in the classroom, major teaching awards, and service on the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith psychology advisory council. His experience reflects the depth of psychology education available to local high school students.
3. NCAA D-II Equipping Coaches With Mental Health First Aid Training (athleticbusiness.com) — University of Arkansas–Fort Smith athletics leaders say new Mental Health First Aid training has already transformed how coaches support student-athletes on campus. The NCAA Division II program now funds similar training for schools nationwide, teaching staff to recognize mental health warning signs, respond in crises, and connect students with help. Fort Smith athletes could benefit as more local coaches complete the certification.
4. AGFC, Partners honor six, educate hundreds at expo (ktlo.com) — Fort Smith landowners and conservation-minded residents were among more than 450 people who traveled to Benton for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's second annual Natural State Private Lands Expo. The sold-out event honored standout habitat projects, highlighted deer, turkey, and fisheries management techniques, and connected private landowners with biologists, contractors, and sponsors to improve wildlife habitat across Arkansas.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fort Smith
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- 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 - 810 Billiards & Bowling: Ultimate Game Show
Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce 810 Billiards & Bowling 5609 Rogers Ave Fort Smith AR
6:30 am - Happy Hour every Monday & Wednesday at Le Mesa ALL DAY
Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce, 1217 S Waldron Rd, Fort Smith
11:00 am - Ribbon Cutting: The Forum Barbershop
Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce, 3215 Old Greenwood Road, Fort Smith
12:00 pm - Andy's Frozen Custard Kids Night
Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce, 6565 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith
4:00 pm - 810 Billiards & Bowling Trivia Night
810 Billiards & Bowling, 5609 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith
6:30 pm - 2026 First Friday Breakfast Series: September 11th →
University of Arkansas Fort Smith Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Reynolds Room, 800 North 49th Street, Fort Smith
7:30 am
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Friday September 11
🗓 Events Nearby
- $5 Movie Night: Ready Player One at King Opera House →
King Opera House
6:00 pm - Business After Hours hosted by University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Drennen Scott House
5:15 pm - Volleyball Game @ NMS 7B/7A/8
Northridge Middle School Van Buren, AR 72956
4:30 pm - Ribbon Cutting for USA Truck
USA Truck
10:00 am
Sunday September 6
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Thank you so much to everyone who has donated and supported Second Chance Success.
Your donations have helped about 19 women so far! Big Thanks And Hugs! Y'all are amazing! (Nextdoor Fort Smith) - "The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of His hands!" Psalm 19:1 (Nextdoor Skyline Estates)
- Western Pest Services posted a job opening for Pest Control Technician/ Exterminator: AR - Fort Smith in Fort Smith. Apply here.
- Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Fort Smith. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Smith here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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