Good morning, Fort Smith.

Fort Smith will host the 2nd Annual General Darby Challenge on Sunday, April 27 at 7:00 a.m. at Cisterna Park, offering a ruck march, half marathon, 10K, or 5K to honor General William O.

Darby and sister cities in Italy. Participants must register by March 31 to take advantage of early pricing — finishers will earn medals and top performers will receive special recognition — while a Silent Mile will honor WWII Arkansans and mark the 80th anniversary of General Darby’s death and the World War II armistice.

Fort Smith-based ArcBest will hold its annual shareholders meeting on April 25 with board elections, an advisory vote on executive compensation and ratification of its independent accounting firm.

A Securities and Exchange Commission filing showed that executive pay decreased in 2024, with the CEO’s compensation dropping from $6.31 million to $4.50 million—information that will be discussed at the meeting.

A motorcyclist was flown to the hospital after a hit-and-run on Tennessee Road just south of Fort Smith on Monday—Warren Campbell, 52, is in critical condition while police arrested John Bailey of Bonanza, who now faces a Class B felony charge for leaving the scene of an accident with serious injury.

Brian Keith Mays—whose ties include Arkansas—was convicted on March 13 in federal court for armed bank robbery at FNB Community Bank in Harrah, Oklahoma, where he stole $12,123.

Families in Fort Smith can join Sesame Street Live on May 16 at the Convention Center when Elmo, Abby Cadabby + Cookie Monster star in an interactive 80-minute show with a 20-minute intermission.

Tickets went on sale on March 17.

Dr. Vasile Popa—a board-certified neurologist—joined Baptist Health-Fort Smith today at 10:30 a.m. He earned his medical degree in Romania and completed a neurology residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and he will care for patients in both the hospital and the clinic at Baptist Health Neuroscience Center at 1500 Dodson Ave.

Springdale Har-Ber beat Fort Smith Northside in a chaotic 6A–West Conference baseball game at Hunts Park Monday night.

Relief pitcher Max Stewart kept his cool as a runner tied the game in the bottom of the seventh — showing no signs of pressure.

Paint and Sip Night

6:00-8:30 p.m. — Prohibition — Check ticketing for pricing — Enjoy a creative evening of painting while sipping your favorite drinks.

Fort Smith Marathon

7 a.m. | Historic Downtown Fort Smith | Registration fees apply | Experience a stunning race through charming neighborhoods and scenic trails.

Creed Fisher Live Performance

7-9:30 p.m. — Sphinx Club at TempleLive — Tickets available — Experience the soulful melodies of Creed Fisher as he captivates with his latest album's heartfelt tracks.

Family Storytime at Miller Branch

10-11 a.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Miller Branch) — Free entry — Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts in a fun environment for children and caregivers.

Big Head Todd & The Monsters

7-8:30 p.m. — Majestic Fort Smith — 18+ event — Enjoy an evening of rock music from Big Head Todd & The Monsters in a vibrant venue.

Bags at The Bakery: Cornhole Night

6:30-10:30 p.m. — The Bakery District — Cash payouts available — Play cornhole in competitive, intermediate, and backyard divisions in a lively atmosphere.