Good morning, Fort Smith.

Fort Smith native Bill Engles, 98, received the Book of Golden Deeds Award from the Noon Exchange Club for his decades of generosity in supporting local charities in Fort Smith.

The city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl and Scavenger Hunt begins at 3 p.m. today in Fort Smith’s Entertainment District — it will feature 18 bars along Garrison Avenue, live music by the Fire Department Pipe and Drum Corps, and a scavenger hunt for hidden gold coins with prizes.

On Tuesday, March 10, a report to the Board of Directors showed Fort Smith’s metro economy remained steady even as population growth stayed slow — highlighting modest gains in key sectors.

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is hosting a drop-in session on Monday, March 16 for FAFSA help for current students from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center room 129AB, where students can complete their 2026-27 FAFSA in about 30 minutes.

Yesterday, the Fort Smith Board of Education held a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Friday and voted unanimously to terminate Jessica Palmer’s contract at Sunnymede Elementary School; the district provided no further details.

UA-Fort Smith is busy this week: its final Transfer Road Show runs March 17 at UA-Cossatot & Safety Training Day is set for March 19 in the Boreham Library; plus the university received a Local Lead Organization grant of over $330K for early childhood education.

UAFS baseball snapped a 12-game losing streak on Friday with a 16-4 win in eight innings at Newman in Wichita (earning their first conference win).

The team will play again Saturday at 2 p.m. in Wichita.

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.

The Arts as Divine Inspiration

7-9 p.m. — UAFS Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center — Free entry — Engage in a lively exploration of the spiritual and social impact of art in our lives.

Gala for Good: Best Night of the Year 2026

6-10 p.m. — Kay Rodgers Park — Tickets required — Experience an unforgettable evening with Tracy Lawrence featuring live music, auctions, and more for a good cause.

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

6:30-7:30 p.m. — United States Marshals Museum — Ticketed event — Experience the music of Fleetwood Mac in a stunning candlelit setting.