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Rise and shine, Fort Smith!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Bass Pro Shops hiring 150, Butterfield Trail monument talks, and Bakery District Street Fest + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Fort Smith protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
New opportunities for outfitters: Bass Pro Shops will hold a two-day hiring event this month at Freedom Farms in Barling to hire 150 people for its new Fort Smith store — get all the event details.
New historic tribute considered: Retired judge Jim Spears has proposed a monument honoring the Butterfield Trail in downtown Fort Smith, citing the Bass Reeves statue’s tourism draw, with CBID member Phil White leading talks — see what’s being considered.
New support for pet health: Fort Smith’s Board of Directors approved restoring funding for the spay and neuter program, allocating $150,000 and offering vouchers up to $100 for sterilization, rabies shots, microchipping. Eligibility is income-based — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Wings worth a detour: Fort Smith standby Papa’s Pub & Pizzaria turns out craveable bone-in or boneless wings, with a dry-rub option if you like it simple. The homemade ranch and bleu cheese really hit, and the vibe stays low-key for an easy hang with reliably great wings.
Polish up midweek plans: A quick reset awaits at Helena’s Beaute Bar, with precise manicures, comfy pedicures, and a calm, super-clean vibe that makes life feel a notch more together. Their crew turns ten little canvases into neat, polished moments that last, with attention to shape, color, and comfort.
Fairways calling: Ben Geren Golf Course serves 27 forgiving-but-spicy holes, a roomy range, and ample short-game space, plus that just-one-more-nine vibe we’re not immune to. Weekdays feel like small escapes, whether you’re grinding wedges or chasing a personal best.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🛍 Growing Kids Sale Spring 2026 Consignment Pop-up Event @ Kay Rodgers Park Expo Center | Thursday (3/5) at 11:00 AM – Spring at Kay Rodgers Park means one thing, a kids’ consignment treasure hunt where they outgrow it today and you buy it tomorrow. Clean out closets, earn up to 75 percent, register at GKSale.com, and score early access if you text GKS to 1-855-332-7677.
🍵 Tea in the Parlour @ Petticoat Parlour | Thursday (3/5) at 3:30 PM – Pull up a chair in the parlour for a hands-on herbal tea workshop where you’ll blend immune-boosting sips for digestion, calm nerves, and heart health, then taste Eden’s elderberry syrup. You leave with custom recipes, practical knowhow, and a very happy teapot. Seats go fast.
🎾 2nd Annual Save a Life Pickleball Tournament @ The Hangout Fitness and Sports | Friday (3/6) at 12:00 PM – Grab your paddle for a pickleball tournament that actually matters. Every serve fuels Harbor House scholarships, trims waitlists in Fort Smith and Hot Springs, and keeps housing, coaching, and aftercare accessible across the region. Win a few rallies, feel like a champ, help save lives.
🖌 Mug Painting @ Alma Public Library | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Weather tried to cancel our creativity, but the mug painting craft is back on. Come sip, chat, and turn a plain cup into your new favorite morning companion, the one that silently judges your reheated coffee. Low stakes, high charm.
🍇 Grape Escapes @ ACHE Research Institute Health & Wellness Center | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Take your taste buds on a world tour in Fort Smith, no TSA required, and help Bost while you’re at it. Celebrate 25 years with wine and local beer, bites from hometown favorites, and an ArTy Afterparty with art and live music. Tickets are $150.
🌱 Plant Bingo @ Potted Plants | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Plant Bingo is back, with a second night added. Twenty-five games, $25 entry, extra cards if you’re feeling lucky, light snacks, and everyone leaves with a plant, the kind of party favor my windowsill appreciates. Book at the official link, skip the scammers: https://square.link/u/DtrDBYlR
🎉 Bakery District Street Fest @ The Bakery District | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Lace up and head to the 3rd annual Bakery District fest for local vendors, great food trucks, and all-day tunes capped by Covington Creek. Start with the Kegs & Legs 5K, then test mettle at stein holding, and ego at the adult spelling bee.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Fort Smith report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 71°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 21%
A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 80°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 6%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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