Good morning, Fort Smith.

In 2025, the Arvest Foundation awarded $280,500 in grants to 21 River Valley organizations in Fort Smith and nearby towns to support education, economic development + community well-being.

The CDC announced revisions to the childhood vaccine schedule that now move some shots into a shared decision-making group + Arkansas doctors caution rural families may face access challenges; state officials emphasize that all vaccines remain available while school immunization guidelines are reviewed.

Freshman offensive lineman Ben Mubenga has joined the Razorbacks while his brother Paul, a former LSU transfer, visited Fayetteville on Sunday and Monday to explore a role on the team.

Football officials have yet to announce if Paul will be added — more details are expected soon.

Maryland transfer cornerback La'Khi Roland visited Ohio State, Georgia Tech, and Arkansas and will soon talk with his family — his final decision is expected to be announced in the coming days.

Matt Jones and Anthony Kristensen provided an analysis of Razorback basketball at a Wednesday night game at Ole Miss as Arkansas reached the season's midpoint.

They discussed key player performances and what the team might do in the upcoming games.

Southern California defensive lineman Carlon Jones committed to Arkansas football on Tuesday + the 6-2, 310-pound recruit played eight games at USC and is the 12th transfer joining the Razorbacks from Bay Cities High School.

No. 15 Arkansas Razorbacks will face the Ole Miss Rebels on Wednesday, Jan.

7 at 8:00 p.m. — the game airs live on SEC Network and Watch ESPN — as they aim to improve to 2—0 in SEC play following a home win over Tennessee.

Rogers high school boys held off Fort Smith Northside on Wednesday as Northside's inexperience cost them during a close game.

Children's Storytime

10-11 a.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Enjoy stories, songs, and puppetry in a delightful weekly gathering for kids and caregivers.

STEAM Team: Snowflakes Workshop

3:30-5:00 p.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Explore science and art by creating snowflake designs with marshmallows and toothpicks.

Growing Little Readers: Everyday Literacy for Every Family

5:30-7 p.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Discover practical tools to foster children's literacy and love for reading through everyday activities.

Open Mic Night

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Fort Smith Public Library — Free entry — A casual evening for poets and musicians to showcase their talent or enjoy performances.

Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles

8:30-9:30 p.m. — United States Marshals Museum — Ticketed event — Experience the timeless music of The Beatles performed by a string quartet under candlelight.

Once Upon a Stitch Crochet Club

4:30-5:30 p.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — A creative space for school age children and teens to learn and enjoy crochet together.