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Fort Smith's New Theater Gets New Life

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The New Theater, which opened in Fort Smith in 1911, has been vacant for decades. Now, the historic venue, which once hosted Shirley Temple, Mary Astor, George Arliss, and others, is being restored to its former glory. We learn about the project and what 64.6 Downtown, the building's new owners, are planning to do with the space.

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