Good morning, Fort Smith.

Dozens of families celebrated the new year early with a pancake bar, disco dance, and crafts at a Noon Year's Eve event at the U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith.

Arkansas' first dental school, the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine, plans to open in 2025 with hopes of boosting the state's oral health by training local dentists and improving access to dental care.

Arkansas Rep. Stephen Meeks proposes a bill to keep Arkansas on standard time year-round, aiming to align the state with natural time and potentially setting a precedent for national change.

Two Arkansas state senators have requested a Judiciary Committee hearing to address concerns and seek clarity about the state's involvement and expense projections for a new prison in Franklin County.

Arkansas' medical marijuana program saw record product sales and reached 100,000 patients in 2024, indicating significant growth despite not maximizing its operational capacity.

Medal Madness Race Series: 1M to Half Marathon

This event includes multiple race distances ranging from 1 mile to a half marathon, offering finisher medals and a costume contest, held at Ben Geren Regional Park.