🌱 Local Man Dies In Motorcycle Crash + Mayor Visits Washington D.C.

Hi all! Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Fort Smith Patch newsletter, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: A p.m. t-storm in spots. High: 84 Low: 69.
• Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 83 Low: 67.

Here are the top three stories today in Fort Smith:

1. A Fort Smith man has died after a motorcycle crash on Tuesday evening. Officials say 26-year-old Taylor Lee Fraley was killed in an accident on Highway 271 around 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening. The passengers in the other vehicle involved in the crash had no reported injuries. (4029 News)
2. Mayor George McGill and several other Fort Smith city leaders joined lawmakers in Washington D.C. this week to discuss projects in the city. McGill and multiple members of the Fort Smith Board of Directors have been in the capital since Tuesday and have reportedly met with Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, among others. The city leaders plan to ask for funding to assist with a new 48-inch water transmission line. (4029 News)
3. A teenager reported missing earlier this week has been safely located by Fort Smith police. The 13-year-old girl reportedly left her home on Roosevelt Road in the middle of the night on Wednesday. The Fort Smith Police Department reported early Thursday morning that she had been found safe and returned to her family. (Fort Smith Police Department via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Fort Smith:

Friday, June 9

• Night Out At Bookish (6:00 PM)

Saturday, June 10

• Baby Steps 5K And Fun Run At Ben Geren Park (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Check out these upcoming open houses in the Fort Smith area. (Fort Smith Patch)
• The Fort Smith Police Department shared tips for a nightly routine to help keep you and your family safe. Remember to lock all doors and windows to your home, keep valuables out of sight and secure, and keep a charged phone or another communication tool nearby in case of an emergency. View the full list of recommended actions at the link. (Fort Smith Police Department via Facebook)
• On Tuesday, the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted the Partners in Education (PIE) Luncheon in coordination with Fort Smith Public Schools and the Partners in Education Board. Local business leaders were invited to celebrate with school staff and students. Visit the link to view pictures from the event. (Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll be in your inbox soon with another update!

— 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.