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📅 Weekly Roundup 4 min read Fort Smith, AR Hey Fort Smith — welcome to your week. Fort Smith Arkansas had storms, big civic questions, fresh art, and a couple road headaches, so here’s the no-fluff rundown. 🌩️ WEATHER: Early morning storms left damage across the River Valley, per KHBS. Check fences, trees, and power lines if you’re near Garrison Ave or Chaffee Crossing. 🌩️ WEATHER: No active alerts today for the Fort. 10‑day trend from 5NEWS shows spring swings, so keep rain gear by the door. 🏥 HEALTH: City leaders want clearer answers from Baptist Health about what’s next after labor and delivery closed on Towson, per TB&P. Longtimers remember babies delivered there for decades, and newcomers should know this is our main hospital network in town. 🏫 EDUCATION: A Fort Smith special education teacher is accused of striking a 12‑year‑old with an iPad, per 5NEWS. The report says it happened multiple times; officials are investigating. 🏫...

📅 Weekly Roundup 4 min read Fort Smith, AR Hey Fort Smith. Here’s your fast, need‑to‑know roundup for Fort Smith Arkansas. New here or born on Rogers Avenue, we’ve got you covered in the 479. 🌩️ WEATHER: Early morning storms left scattered damage across the River Valley. Expect downed limbs and a few power blips in pockets right here in the Fort. Give yourself extra time on neighborhood streets. 🌩️ WEATHER:  Keep an eye on midweek rain chances before your I‑540/I‑49 commute. 🏥 HEALTH: Baptist Health will close labor and delivery at the Towson Avenue hospital. ER and other services remain. For newcomers: this is our major hospital by downtown and the river. 🏥 HEALTH: City Hall wants more detail from Baptist Health on what’s next. The mayor and a city director pressed for a plan. Longtimers know how important Towson’s campus is to families across the River Valley. 🏥 HEALTH: Teen volunteers are getting hands‑on experience at Baptist He...