🌱 Fort Smith Train Derailment + Old Fort Days Rodeo + Local Symphony

Hello, hello! I'm back with your new copy of the Fort Smith Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Partly sunny. High: 86 Low: 66.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny with a t-storm. High: 83 Low: 65.

Here are the top three stories in Fort Smith today:

1. Fort Smith police officers responded to a train derailment between Kelly Highway and North 6th Street in Fort Smith on May 26. According to authorities, no injuries were reported and no other vehicles were involved. Information was limited as of the time of publication. (KFSM 5Newsonline)
2. The 90th annual Old Fort Days Rodeo in Fort Smith begins today, May 29! The rodeo at Kay Rodgers Park will be held all week, with reduced admission prices for family night on Tuesday and Wednesday. The rodeo will have new technology this year including a full HD replay, new sound, new effects, and new video. (4029 TV)
3. The Fort Smith Symphony is about to celebrate its 100th season! Founded in 1923, it is older than all the other symphonies in the area, including the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. "RAVE: The Centennial Season," will feature a range of works including "Time Flies," a commission that will celebrate the anniversary. There will also be post-concert after-parties at the Bakery District and a huge opening night 100th-anniversary celebration. (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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Today and tomorrow in Fort Smith:

Monday, May 29

• 2023 Old Fort Days Rodeo Parade: Free At Garrison Avenue (10:00 AM)
• 2023 Spring Levitt Amp Music Series: Free At Harry E. Kelley River Park (6:00 PM)
• 90th Annual Old Fort Days Rodeo At Kay Rodgers Park (7:00 PM)

Tuesday, May 30

• 90th Annual Old Fort Days Rodeo At Kay Rodgers Park (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Two new murals were recently unveiled in downtown Fort Smith as part of the Unexpected project by 64.6 Downtown. Fayetteville artist Jason Jones and Brazilian artist Bicicleta Sem Freio added their murals to the more than 30 murals others in the project. (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
• On Saturday, May 27, Fort Smith native Madison Marsh was crowned Miss Colorado! She will soon compete in the Miss America competition. (KFSM 5 News Online)
• Whether you're in the market for a new home or not, it's always good to stay up-to-date on the local real estate market! Check out the latest homes for sale in the Fort Smith area, including a three-bedroom on Stoneledge Drive for $311,000. (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.