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🌱 3 Arrested On Kidnapping Charges + Local Boy To National Bee

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2 years ago

May 30, 2023

Hello, neighbors. I’m here with your Wednesday edition of the Fort Smith Patch newsletter, filled with all the community information you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

Wednesday: Cloudy. High: 92 Low: 68.
Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun. High: 92 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories in Fort Smith today:

Amir Ellis, a 20-year-old man from Hot Springs, is reported missing, and three individuals have been arrested in Fort Smith on kidnapping charges in connection with his disappearance. The arrests were made based on leads from interviews with friends and family members. The names of the arrested individuals are Nathaniel Speed, Alexia Chambers, and an unnamed juvenile. The whereabouts of Ellis are still unknown, and authorities are seeking any information regarding his location. (Southwest Times Record)
Ten-year-old Zeeshan Anower from Fort Smith is heading to the Scripts National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. after winning the Arkansas State Spelling Bee. Zeeshan has been studying diligently, including the dictionary and various word lists, to prepare for the competition. He sees this opportunity as a privilege to represent his school, state, and loved ones. Zeeshan is excited to explore Washington D.C. and hopes to visit Legoland and the National Mall while he’s there. He expresses gratitude for the support he has received from the community. (KFSM 5Newsonline)
Looking for a way to stay sharp over the summer? Amye Drackett, a career development facilitator, discusses the benefits of Fort Smith’s Peak Innovation Center for intellectual and career development during the summer. The center is a resource to enhance skills and knowledge during the break. (4029tv)

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Today and tomorrow in Fort Smith:

Karaoke Night at Tipsy’s At Tipsy’s Pub (Noon)
Rhythm Coalition At 906 Cocktail & Cigar Lounge (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

Fort Smith has several homes available for purchase this week. Some of the featured properties include a 1,666 sq. ft., 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home listed at $225,000, a 2,530 sq. ft., 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home listed at $599,900, a 1,811 sq. ft., 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home listed at $138,900, a 1,152 sq. ft., 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home listed at $90,000, and a 2,007 sq. ft., 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home listed at $380,400. (Fort Smith Patch)
Crumbl Cookies is now open in Fort Smith! The new location is situated at 3106 South 74th Street. The locally owned and operated store offers over 275 rotating flavors and provides delivery, curbside pickup, catering, and nationwide shipping options. (Southwest Times Record)
Elizabeth Weber’s current exhibition ‘Exploring the Woods Within’ will be further explored in a free online lecture with the artist this Thursday at 7:00 p.m. The lecture will be held via Zoom and Facebook Live, and registration is required to obtain the Zoom link. (Fort Smith Regional Art Museum via Instagram)
The Arkansas Arts Academy is offering a Children’s Pasta Camp for 5th and 6th-grade students in Northwest Arkansas from June 19th to 23rd. The camp provides hands-on pasta-making lessons, explores different pasta varieties, and teaches sauce pairing and flavor combinations. Registration is still open for this unique culinary experience, allowing children to develop their cooking skills, unleash their creativity, and meet others who share their love for pasta. Visit the Arkansas Arts Academy Eventbrite Page to register. (Arkansas Arts Academy via Facebook)

Now you’re in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! See you soon for your next update.

— 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.

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Shooting improvement key for Razorbacks | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

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2 hours ago

January 14, 2025

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Shooting improvement key for Razorbacks | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

After his Florida Gators beat Arkansas 71-63 Saturday at Walton Arena, Coach Todd Golden said:

“I think the strength of Arkansas team, from my perspective, is their ability to penetrate and get downhill and get to the rim.

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Man, 25, fatally shot in southeast Arkansas | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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10 hours ago

January 13, 2025

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Man, 25, fatally shot in southeast Arkansas | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

The Arkansas State Police is investigating a Sunday homicide that took place about 9 miles from the state’s southeast corner, the agency announced Monday.

Around 8:15 p.m. Sunday, a Eudora Police Department officer on patrol heard what sounded like gunshots, according to a report.

The officer responded and was flagged down by witnesses who reported that Jamarion Plummer, 25, had been shot at his home in the 1000 block of North Main Street.

Plummer was taken to Chicot Memorial Medical Center, about 15 miles to the north, in a private vehicle. He was later transferred to UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock, where he died from his injuries at approximately 11:30 p.m. Sunday.

The Eudora Police Department requested the assistance of state police. The investigation is ongoing.

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Former Arkansas OT Ty'Kieast Crawford transferring to West Virginia, per report

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18 hours ago

January 13, 2025

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Former Arkansas OT Ty'Kieast Crawford transferring to West Virginia, per report

Former Arkansas offensive tackle Ty’Kieast Crawford has changed his mind on his destination for this fall and is transferring to West Virginia, his agents told ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg on Monday.

The 6-foot-5, 324-pounder had originally committed to play for UCLA in 2025, but now the mammoth tackle has pivoted and has decided to play for Rich Rodriguez in Morgantown this fall. Crawford started 9 games along the Razorbacks’ offensive line.

West Virginia has added former Arkansas offensive tackle Ty’Kieast Crawford, his agents tell ESPN. He entered the portal and originally committed to UCLA but instead will play for Rich Rodriguez in Morgantown. Crawford started nine games for Arkansas.
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) January 13, 2025

Crawford’s collegiate journey has already taken him to multiple schools. He began his career at Charlotte, choosing to play there over the likes of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, LSU, Missouri, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Arizona, Baylor, Colorado, Florida State, Houston, Indiana, Oklahoma State, Purdue, SMU, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, USC and, ironically, West Virginia. So Crawford will now have played for 2 of the schools he originally spurned, in Arkansas and West Virginia.

But Crawford didn’t last long at Charlotte, playing just 1 season for the 49ers. He entered the transfer portal and ended up at Arkansas after spurning the Razorbacks in his original recruiting process. Crawford appeared in 33 games for the Razorbacks over the course of 4 seasons, making 9 starts.

He will have 1 more year of eligibility left when he arrives in Morgantown to play for Rodriguez this fall.

Cory Nightingale, a former sportswriter and sports editor at the Miami Herald and Palm Beach Post, is a South Florida-based freelance writer who covers Alabama for SaturdayDownSouth.com.

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