🌱 Pawn Shop Burglary + Fort Smith Baseball Loses To Conway

Hey, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Fort Smith Patch newsletter. Keep reading for the most important things going on these days in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun. High: 92 Low: 69.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 91 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories today in Fort Smith:

1. Police have launched an investigation after multiple weapons were stolen from a Fort Smith business. Officials say the incident occurred at 1st Choice Pawn on Towson Avenue, where a vehicle was used to drive through the front of the business before the weapons were stolen. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Fort Smith Police Department at (479) 709-5100. (KFSM 5)
2. The Fort Smith Sportsman baseball team lost to Conway in a matchup on Sunday. Conway secured a 4-3 win over Fort Smith when the team's first baseman went to bat in the bottom of the seventh inning. The victory led Conway to win the Katzer American Legion baseball tournament. This was Fort Smith's first championship game since 2019. (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
3. A Fort Smith woman has been sentenced for her involvement in a drug trafficking organization that impacted Northwest Arkansas and Oklahoma. Cassandra Claire Webb, 34, was charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamines. She was sentenced to 60 months in jail and three years of supervised release. (Subscription: Southwest Times Record)

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Today and tomorrow in Fort Smith:

Wednesday, June 7

• A Comedy Thriller - Deathtrap At Fort Smith Little Theatre (2:00 PM and 7:00 PM)

Thursday, June 8

• LGBT: Retirement By Design At Fort Smith Brewing Company (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Here are the latest homes to hit the market in the Fort Smith area. (Fort Smith Patch)
• Looking to add a furry, four-legged friend to your family? Visit the link to meet Jasmine, Bubbles, and the other cats and dogs still waiting to be adopted from local shelters. (Fort Smith Patch)
• Don't miss your chance to volunteer at a Fort Smith National Historic Site! Stop by the U.S. Marshals Museum this Saturday, Jun. 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to learn how you can volunteer at venues including the Fort Smith Museum of History, Clayton House, and more! (City of Fort Smith, Arkansas via Facebook)

That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.