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Community Spotlight

"Mumuration" is coming to The Jones Center for Families in Springdale

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The "Change Helps" program in Fort Smith is having measured success

The program encourages residents to donate to homeless services in Fort Smith instead of giving it to panhandlers. Daren finds out how well the program has worked.
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It's time to start thinking about winter skin care

Dr. Sandy Johnson with Johnson Dermatology in Fort Smith offers up some advice on how to keep your skin healthy during the winter.
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The United Way of Fort Smith 2024 Holiday Giving Guide it out

It's a guide that helps you get that special person on your list a very unique gift. Daren finds out more about how it works and who it benefits.
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The Center for Hearing and Balance in Fort Smith brings back "Fill Their Stockings" campaign

The Center is asking for your help making sure residents in area nursing homes get something special this Christmas. Daren finds out how you can take part.
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The Arkansas Alzheimer's Association outlines its goals for the upcoming Arkansas Legislative session

There is a list of items the Association would like to see funded in the upcoming session. Daren finds out more about that list.
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Community Services Clearinghouse in Fort Smith gearing up for the holiday season

The agency is planning for another busy Thanksgiving and Christmas and it needs your help. Daren finds out more about the Clearinghouse and how you can help.
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Families Against Distractive Driving and others are pushing for stricter laws in Arkansas

Daren visits with the FADD C.E.O., a FADD youth ambassador and a local attorney about the dangers of distracted driving.
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UA Fort Smith annual Toy Toss is back again this year

The Toy Toss is set for the November 12th men's basketball game. Daren finds out about the event and how it's expanded this year.
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The sensitive subject of men's sexual health and erectile dysfunction will be the topic of an upcoming seminar

Baptist Fort Smith Urologist John Terrell, M.D. will conduct the seminar on November 4th. Daren finds out more about what will be discussed.
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United Way of Fort Smith Area brings back Power of the Purse

The event is set for October 24th .. but tickets are running out. Daren finds out more about the event, what the proceeds will benefit and how you can get tickets.
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Local Urologist stresses the importance of bladder health awareness

November is National Bladder Health Awareness Month. Daren visits with Kyle Basham, M.D. from Baptist Health Fort Smith about the importance of the month.