🌱 Why a Greenwood District judge says she can’t hear new motions

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Greenwood District judge says she can’t hear new motions
• How Greenwood’s Kane Archer fits into Utah’s 2026 football plans

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Windy; a few morning showers, with a high of 64 and low of 32 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 54, low: 39.
• Saturday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 70 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Judge says her own order of abatement in Beallis divorce removes jurisdiction to hear new motions (rivervalleydemocratgazette.com) — A Sebastian County Circuit Court judge in the Greenwood District says her earlier order canceling a Fort Smith couple’s divorce means she no longer has jurisdiction to hear new motions in the case. Another judge in the Greenwood District also ruled on who will administer the woman’s estate and make burial arrangements for her and the couple’s children, clarifying next legal steps for the family.
   

• Transfer portal tracker: A look at how Utah's 2026 roster is shaping up (deseret.com) — A Greenwood High standout, quarterback Kane Archer, has committed to join the University of Utah’s 2026 recruiting class, putting Greenwood on a major college football radar. The article tracks Utah’s transfer portal moves and incoming signees, highlighting how Archer fits into a reshaped roster heavy on three- and four-star talent from around the country.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• 🏀 vs. Lamar (JVG. JVB. SG. SB)
  Mansfield School District Mansfield, AR 72944
  5:00 pm
• 2025 Business After Hours: December 18th
  Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce , 612 Garrison Ave , Fort Smith
  5:00 pm
• Ice Skating Rink at Freedom Park
  Historic Downtown Van Buren
  5:30 pm

Friday December 19

• ARTBEAT FORT SMITH (Art,food,music=a creative vibe)
  3301 S M St Parking , 3301 S M St , Fort Smith
  10:00 am
• 🏀 @ Lamar (8G.8B.JG.JB)
  Mansfield School District Mansfield, AR 72944
  4:30 pm
• Arts On Main — Pasta from Scratch
  Arts On Main , 415 Main St , Van Buren
  6:00 pm
• Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
  United States Marshals Museum , 789 Riverfront Dr , Fort Smith
  6:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Stuccoman Family Band
  906 Cocktail and Cigar Lounge , 906 Garrison Ave , Fort Smith
  8:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Will Holiday's Grand Ol' Christmas Show
  Skokos Performing Arts Center , 103 E Main St , Alma
  7:30 pm
• JAMIE LISSOW: Better Off Dad
  TempleLive , 200 N 11th St , Fort Smith
  7:30 pm
• Jamie Lissow
  TempleLive , 200 N 11th St , Fort Smith
  7:30 pm

Monday December 22

• Happy Hour every Monday & Wednesday at Le Mesa ALL DAY
  Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce , 1217 S Waldron Rd , Fort Smith
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Greenwood. Apply here.
• Sonic Drive-In posted a job opening for Crew Member in Greenwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greenwood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hackett

• True Crime Chronicles: Did Franklin County posse shoot it out with the James-Younger gang in 18874? (todayinfortsmith.com)

Fort Smith

• City of Fort Smith eliminates around 60 unfilled jobs due to budget deficit (5newsonline.com)
• Fort Smith board considers 2026 budget, project changes, EV chargers (swtimes.com)
• Fort Smith alum DeLanna Studi breaks ground with Blackburn Prize honor (swtimes.com)

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