🌱 Search For Shooting Suspect + Meals For Students + Missing Girl

Morning, friends. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Fort Smith Patch newsletter — here to tell you all the most important things happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Times of sun and clouds. High: 91 Low: 69.
• Saturday: Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 89 Low: 66.

Here are the top three stories today in Fort Smith:

1. Police in Fort Smith are searching for a suspect involved in a shooting that left one man injured. The incident is believed to be an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the public. The police have not provided further details about the shooting or the suspect. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. (KFSM 5Newsonline)
2. Fayetteville Public Schools have started their summer meal program, which includes a food truck that travels between three locations to provide lunches to students. In Fort Smith, ten public elementary schools have also started their summer meal program, offering breakfast and lunch in the school cafeterias throughout the week. The programs aim to ensure that students have access to meals during the summer break. (4029tv)
3. A 17-year-old girl named Selena Holmes has been reported missing in Sebastian County. She left home on May 29 and did not return as expected. Described as five foot and three inches tall and weighing about 130 pounds, she was last seen wearing a black crop top and black shorts. She is believed to be in the Fort Smith area and possibly may not have her necessary medication with her. The Sebastian County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information to contact them. (KFSM 5Newsonline)

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Today and tomorrow in Fort Smith:

Friday, Jun. 2

• Summer Reading Kick-)ff Celebration At The Miller Branch Public Library (9:00 AM)

Saturday, Jun. 3

• Fort Smith Comic Con 2023 At Fort Smith Convention Center (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• There are two open houses in the area that may be worth checking out for local homebuyers! The first residence is located at 6215 Red Cedar Circle and is listed for $287,900 and features three beds and two baths. The second, located at 1119 Baldwin Street in nearby Van Buren, is listed for $172,000 and also has three beds and two baths. Both properties have an open house scheduled for Sunday, Jun. 4 at 1:00 pm. (Fort Smith Patch)
• Niall Horan fans, rejoice—the artist is coming to Walmart AMP in nearby Rogers! Niall Horan will be performing at the Walmart AMP on Jul. 17 for The Show Live On Tour 2024. Tickets will go on sale this today (Jun.2). (Walmart AMP via Facebook)

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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.