Good morning, Fort Smith.

A local developer will break ground on Garrison Ave at 3 p.m. Jan.

12 to rebuild Bricktown Brewery after two 2024 fires made the building unfit for use. The new design includes a bar and event space (Adelaide Hall) and is set to open in January 2027.

The Fort Smith Regional Art Museum will open two new exhibitions on Jan.

16 highlighting local artist John Bell, Jr. and Ozark Regionalist art, with a joint reception (free with light refreshments) from 5 to 7 p.m. as the shows run through May 10.

Students with Educational Freedom Accounts will finish the 2025-26 school year under current rules for club and team sports expenses.

Education officials said proposed revisions will be discussed further after additional public comments (which may lead to changes later).

Fort Smith Northside's girls basketball team won 67-52 over Bentonville West to improve to 3-0 in 6A-West play; coach Rickey Smith led strong defensive pressure (a key focus in the game).

In Friday's game at H.B.

Stewart Arena, Greenwood rallied when senior guard Hudson Clark hit an overtime jumper that sparked a team celebration and secured the win.

The Fort Smith Southside girls rallied in the final six minutes to secure their first 6A-West Conference win — sparking local cheers and energizing the team.

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.

Viking 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

2:30-6:30 p.m. — 7200 S Zero St, Fort Smith, AR — Registration required — Compete in various distances while supporting local health and fitness initiatives.