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What we are covering today

• Hot news topics around Fort Smith

• Some unique and new events happening around town

• A go to spot for coffee

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📰 FORT SMITH NEWS YOU CAN USE

Grocery Store Harps has construction on the way for the new location in Chaffee Crossing

Torrey joins Baptist Health Family Clinic-Van Buren - Read Here

Crawford County Library System votes to foot the bill for legal fees from lawsuit - Read Here

Owner of Irish Maid Donuts in Fort Smith ready to sell - Read More

I have never been here, but will try to make a trip out this weekend and let yall know how it is.

📅 THIS WEEK IN FORT SMITH

🎭 Restaurant Takeover with Maneet Chauhan | May 2nd, 2025 | Purchase Tickets here | Location - Choctaw Casino - Pocola

If you are cooking show fan this might be for you - Celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan, a longtime "Chopped" judge and two-time winner of "Tournament of Champions," will host an exclusive four-course dining experience at Seven Ponies inside Choctaw Casino & Resort – Pocola on May 2-3, featuring her signature Indian-inspired cuisine while guests receive autographed copies of her cookbook.

🎸 Opening Reception | Beasts of the Imagination | Friday, May 2, from 5 – 7 pm | Fort Smith Regional Art Museum hosts a national competitive exhibition that recognizes professional artists, and fosters art appreciation within our community, Light Refreshments Provided | Free entry | Details

If you are a fan of ART this is something to check out.

📔 Bertha's Bookshelf Book Club | May 3, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Miss Laura’s Brothel Museum | Join us for our inaugural Book Club meeting at Miss Laura's Brothel Museum every other Saturday morning to discuss Charles Washburn's "Come Into My Parlor" while enjoying the venue's unique historical atmosphere | Details

💡 FORT SMITH FACT OF THE WEEK

Fort Smith Council of 1822: Newsletter Summary A Historic Peace Negotiation

The Fort Smith Council of 1822 was a critical diplomatic event where Cherokee and Osage leaders came together with U.S. officials at the confluence of the Poteau and Arkansas rivers. This pivotal meeting successfully established peace between tribes experiencing violent conflicts due to forced Cherokee relocation onto traditional Osage territories.

Key Achievements

• The council produced a treaty that resolved most disputes between these rival tribes

• U.S. negotiators secured commitments for peaceful coexistence between the nations

• The agreement protected tribal sovereignty by reaffirming that non-Indian settlers would be prohibited from encroaching on tribal lands

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⭐ MY FORT SMITH FAVORITES: COFFEE!!!

Each week, I try to share my personal recommendations in a different category. This week: where to get the best coffee in town!!

I did talk about this on my first edition, but we have 250 new readers here so wanted to mention this once again.

🥇 Top Pick: Fort Smith Coffee Co

I love the location on corner of Towson and Rogers, I am here most nights when my wife is doing a night shift at Mercy.

My goto drink - Shaken Espresso with a hint of Chocolate

Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/31NtJhqB3zytPtyz9

Website - http://fortsmithcoffeeco.com/

What's your favorite coffee spot? Reply to this email and let me know! and ill check it out.

👋 UNTIL NEXT WEEK

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