Good morning, Fort Smith.

On Friday, March 27, Pallbearer will perform their remastered album Foundations of Burden in full — a re-release from 2025 — at White Water Tavern beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $25 and the show includes performances by Terminal Nation and R.I.O.T.S.

Eleven-year-old Karthik Dalai from Greenwood won the state spelling bee and now prepares for the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. later this spring — he trained for years at East Hills Middle School.

Arkansas lawmakers approved a $12 million contract between the Arkansas Department of Education and Maryland-based Classic Learning Initiatives LLC + set to implement the Classic Learning Test in local high schools on Tuesday following a smooth legislative review.

Following a 6 to 1 board vote, Fort Smith residents can opt in for mosquito fogging starting April 1 with operations set to begin mid-April; the treatment will target parks and riverfronts and residents can call (479) 784-2360 to enroll.

The Razorbacks are peaking for March Madness as Darius Acuff Jr. earned SEC Player & Freshman of the Year honors, and the team readies for a game against Hawaii today in Portland to keep their push toward the Final Four.

Yesterday, Springdale Har-Ber's bats came alive in a five-inning game at Hunts Park as every player helped secure a 14-0 win over Fort Smith Northside, sending both teams into spring break +

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.

Cat In the Hat

6-8 p.m. — ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience the whimsical adventures of two bored kids and a mischievous cat on a rainy day.