Good morning, Fort Smith.

The River Valley Dr. MLK Jr. Commission is hosting a series of 'Hope In Action' events honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The kickoff banquet will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. in the Reynolds Room at the Smith Pendergraft Campus Center at the University of Arkansas.

ATU-Ozark Campus released its Fall 2025 Chancellor’s List and Honor Roll last Thursday—honoring 449 students, including 249 who earned a 4.0 GPA.

Students from Fort Smith and other areas received recognition for their academic achievements during the semester.

On Saturday in Edmond, Okla, the fifth-ranked UAFS men's basketball lost 93-86 in overtime to Central Oklahoma, and the Lions will host Northeastern State at the Stubblefield Center on Friday.

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.