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🌱 Patch AM: Which Fort Smith couples just applied for marriage licenses?
Coming up: ARTBEAT FORT SMITH (Art,food,music=a creative vibe) on the Fort Smith Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Which Fort Smith couples just applied for marriage licenses?
- How one Fort Smith detective earned top honors this year
Also on today's calendar: Arts On Main — Pasta from Scratch and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Fort Smithfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Sharon B.!
Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Fort Smithfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Sunny and not as cold, with a high of 48 and low of 31 degrees.
- Tuesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 58, low: 43.
- Wednesday: Low clouds may break, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Couples apply for marriage licenses in Sebastian County Dec. 2-8 (rivervalleydemocratgazette.com) — Several Fort Smith couples applied for marriage licenses in Sebastian County between December 2 and 8, alongside applicants from nearby towns like Barling, Greenwood, Charleston, and Van Buren. These public records from the Sebastian County Clerk’s Office highlight new marriages forming across the River Valley, including multiple pairs listing Fort Smith as their home. 
• Fort Smith Police Department Detective Eric Restine named Sebastian County Officer of the Year (rivervalleydemocratgazette.com) — A Fort Smith police detective has been honored as the 2025 Sebastian County Officer of the Year for work that directly improved safety in Fort Smith and beyond. Detective Eric Restine was recognized for solving a violent shooting, coordinating closely with Fort Smith Public Schools police, and assisting investigations across Arkansas, highlighting his long-term impact on local public safety.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fort Smith
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★ Featured events ★
- ARTBEAT FORT SMITH (Art,food,music=a creative vibe)
3301 S M St Parking, 3301 S M St, Fort Smith
10:00 am
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- 810 Billiards & Bowling: Ultimate Game Show
810 Billiards & Bowling , 5609 Rogers Ave , Fort Smith
6:30 am - 2025 Business Brew Series: December 16th
Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce , 9814 US-71 , Fort Smith
8:00 am - Happy Hour every Monday & Wednesday at Le Mesa ALL DAY
Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce , 1217 S Waldron Rd , Fort Smith
11:00 am - Andy's Frozen Custard Kids Night
Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce , 6565 Rogers Avenue , Fort Smith
4:00 pm - 810 Billiards & Bowling Trivia Night
810 Billiards & Bowling , 5609 Rogers Ave , Fort Smith
6:30 pm - 2025 Business After Hours: December 18th
Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce , 612 Garrison Ave , Fort Smith
5:00 pm - Arts On Main — Pasta from Scratch
Arts On Main , 415 Main St , Van Buren
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
🗓 Events Nearby
- Ice Skating Rink at Freedom Park
Historic Downtown Van Buren
5:30 pm - 2025 Business Brew Series: December 16th
9814 US-71 , Fort Smith
2:00 pm - An Evening with Jane Austen
Bonneville House , 318 N 7th St , Fort Smith
6:30 pm - Andy's Frozen Custard Kids Night
Andy's Frozen Custard , 6565 Rogers Ave , Fort Smith
4:00 pm
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know where kerosene can be bought this time of night,?!?
It's the only source of heat and has just run out! . (Nextdoor Dallas St) - This is for the neighborhood around cavanaugh school & 7800 texas rd.my family rents the property & it has been broke into multiple times over the last few months. the police were called but it just keeps happening they have about wiped out the shop
next to the house use to be full of tools.i was wondering if anybody might have any cameras that may have got footage of any vehicles that pulled in… (Nextdoor Old Greenwood)
- Harp's Food Stores posted a job opening for Cake Decorator in Fort Smith. Apply here.
- 1st Employment posted a job opening for Assembly Worker in Fort Smith. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Smith here.
🗞 Nearby News
Greenwood
- Greenwood's Archer a repeat winner as Gatorade Player of the Year (rivervalleydemocratgazette.com)
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