Good morning, Fort Smith.

Ellis Street between Ward and Darby will be closed from 10 AM to 5 PM on March 7 for the Mudbug Mayhem Crawfish Festival, and travelers are advised to plan alternate routes.

Local organizers encourage residents to join in the celebration.

Main Street Fort Smith has launched Commerce Collective — a four‑month business incubator that offers rent support, utilities, and business development guidance to startups downtown.

Entrepreneurs can apply through April 3 to secure a limited storefront and test their new concepts.

Fort Smith's annual St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl returns Saturday, Mar.

14 along Garrison Avenue with live music, local bar specials, and performances from the Fire Department Pipe and Drum Corps. Unique collector cups by NBA pros Isaiah Joe and Jaylin Williams will be available for $5 while supplies last.

Miss Laura’s Brothel Museum is celebrating Women's History Month with free events throughout March, including a 1920s makeup workshop on March 7 and an Empower Art Class on March 21 (in partnership with Monarch 61) designed to honor women’s history and empowerment.

Clarissa Hamilton of Fork + Spoon Culinary at the Shops at BrickCity offers monthly Sourdough Basics classes including starter care and recipes and a cookie decorating class on March 21 at 11 a.m. indoors at the Gourmet Market Patio.

The UAFS Foundation has nearly $3 million in donor-funded scholarships available via the Lion's Share portal to help students secure aid for the 2026-27 academic year, with applications accepted through June 1.

University officials urge students to update their profiles and complete SAMS + FAFSA to maximize their offers.

Parrot Island Waterpark at Ben Geren Park is offering preseason discounts of 20% to 25% on 2026 season passes, with individual passes starting at $47.99 and family passes at $149 — a new Platinum pass adds extra perks.

The park will also host job fairs for summer roles on March 14, 28, April 4, 10, and 17.

Fort Smith Southside's girls beat Northside in the Battle of Rogers Avenue on Thursday as Julieta Jaime scored her first career goal, and the boys' Grizzlies topped the Mavericks in a separate game.

The Van Buren Lady Pointers fought back to force a fourth-quarter tie before Nettleton’s 11-point run resulted in a 57-48 loss in the Class 5A state tournament game on Thursday in Farmington.

Medal Madness Race Event

8:30 a.m. — 7200 S Zero St, Fort Smith, AR — Registration required — Participate in a thrilling race with distances of 5K, 10K, and half marathon.

Storytime at the Main Library

10-11 a.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful storytime with stories, songs, and puppetry for children and their caregivers.

Danny Gokey, We Are Messengers & Jon Reddick Concert

7-10 p.m. — Community Bible Church — Tickets start at $165 — Experience an unforgettable night of music with Danny Gokey, We Are Messengers, and Jon Reddick.

That Arena Rock Show

8 PM – 12 AM — Majestic Fort Smith — Ticket prices vary — Experience high-energy classic rock anthems from the 70s and 80s.