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And on the Fort Smith Patch calendar - Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

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Hello again Fort Smith! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • When can you see Fort Smith's own 'Women to Watch' exhibit?
  • What new rules will shape any future Fort Smith data centers?
  • Headed to the UAFS career fair tomorrow? Here's how to prepare.

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, V C.!

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 90, low: 63.
  • Friday: Very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'Arkansas Women to Watch 2026: Words Become Matter' exhibit opens Oct. 15 at UAFS; Fort Smith artist's work on display (rivervalleydemocratgazette.com) — An art exhibition featuring Fort Smith artist K. Nelson Harper opens Oct. 15 at the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith's Don Lee Gallery on North Waldron Road, with a free public reception that evening. Running through Dec. 12, the "Arkansas Women to Watch 2026: Words Become Matter" show highlights three Arkansas women artists whose book-inspired works may lead to national recognition in Washington, D.C.
   

2. Fort Smith Board of Directors passes data center design ordinance (nwahomepage.com) — Fort Smith's Board of Directors has approved new design rules for any future data centers, including an 8-foot opaque fence and 500-foot setbacks from all property lines. While no projects are proposed yet, the ordinance lets the board tighten requirements later and was passed in a special Monday meeting so leaders can attend National Night Out tonight.
   

3. Fall All Majors Career Fair Slated for Oct. 7 (uafs.edu) — UAFS students and alumni in Fort Smith can meet 40 employers and graduate schools at the Fall 2026 All Majors Career Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Reynolds Room. Attendees are encouraged to dress business casual, bring resumes, and can snag a free T-shirt or prize entry while exploring internships and full-time jobs.
   

4. Here's what you need to know for the annual food drive (5newsonline.com) — Fort Smith residents can support neighbors in need by donating non-perishable food at participating local Harps stores during the 12th Annual Give Where You Live Food Drive. Pre-packaged $10, $15, and $20 bags make giving simple, with all donations helping stock the River Valley Regional Food Bank and Northwest Arkansas Food Bank for families facing food insecurity.
   

5. German F-35 jet lands in Fort Smith for pilot training program (katv.com) — Residents in Fort Smith may have noticed loud jet noise Monday as Germany's first F-35 fighter arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base for an international pilot training program. Over the next five years, six German pilots will live in Fort Smith as instructors, joining pilots from Poland and Finland and deepening the city's role in global military cooperation.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This morning I saw 2 very unusual aircraft I'd never seen before.
    They're firefighting planes CL-415EAF Super Scooper. Read more at https://www.bridgeraerospace.com/aviation/initial-attack/ (Nextdoor Riley Farm)
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    $50.00 I have several in stock. I also do Custom Orders. Message me if you're interested (Nextdoor Wellington)
  • Gilbane Building Company posted a job opening for Quality Control III - Federal in Fort Smith. Apply here.
  • Qualserv Solutions LLC posted a job opening for Assembler - Hiring Now in Fort Smith. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Smith here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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