🌱 12 Apply For Fort Smith School Board Vacancy + Commercial Burglary

Hello, friends. Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Fort Smith Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's going on locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid. High: 101 Low: 78.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 100 Low: 78.

Here are the top three stories in Fort Smith today:

1. Twelve Fort Smith residents have applied for the vacant Zone III position on the Fort Smith Public Schools Board of Education, following the resignation of Dee Blackwell due to family health challenges. The applicants include individuals from diverse backgrounds such as healthcare professionals, educators, pastors, and community service leaders, all expressing their commitment to the betterment of the school district and the education of Fort Smith's students. The FSPS school board will hold a special meeting on July 12 to discuss the board vacancy. (talkbusiness.net)
2. Fort Smith police apprehended an individual for "commercial burglary" at First National Bank on Saturday, Jul. 8. Although the exact timing of the incident remains undisclosed, the crime occurred at the intersection of 6th Street and Garrison Avenue, as reported by the police at 11:55 p.m. The suspect is now in custody, and further details will be disclosed as soon as they become available and appropriate. (5NEWS)
3. Next Step Homeless Services (NSHS) in Fort Smith is raising $4 million to develop a new central campus featuring 30 tiny homes for transitional living at the corner of South 6th and I Streets. The initiative aims to address the lack of housing options for the homeless population and provide a pathway out of homelessness through NSHS's program. The project will replace the emergency day shelter, offering individuals a chance to progress toward permanent housing and effectively combat homelessness. (KFSM 5Newsonline)

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Today and tomorrow in Fort Smith:

Wednesday, July 12

• Sunrise Flow At Santosha Yoga & Wellness (6:45 AM)
• Fort Smith Farmers Market At Corner Of North 2nd Street & Garrison (7:00 AM)
• Storytime & Crafts At Fort Smith Public Library – Dallas Branch (10:00 AM)

Thursday, July 13

• Adult Recess: Index Card Art At Fort Smith Public Library – Windsor Branch (10:30 AM)
• Beer For A Cause! At Bricktown Brewery (5:00 PM)
• Thursday Movie Night At The Bakery District (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Baptist Health in Fort Smith added two certified nurse midwives to its Women's Services staff, expanding obstetrical and gynecological care at the hospital and Baptist Health Women's Clinic in Fort Smith. (KFSM 5Newsonline)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Fort Smith area! Get all the property details at the link. (Fort Smith Patch)
• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Fort Smith area at the link! (Fort Smith Patch)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.