Good morning, Fort Smith.

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith students rehearsed 'Rhinoceros' on Wednesday at Breedlove Auditorium, and the Music and Theatre Department will perform the play through Saturday.

Arkansas rice farmers recorded 33 Chapter 12 bankruptcies in 2025 + more than double the previous total as rising production costs and lower commodity prices push many operations to the brink, with experts warning up to one-third of row crop growers may exit farming if conditions do not improve.

Fort Smith Board of Directors approved contracts for new Parrot Island slides, kept American Resort Management for the 2026 season, plus restarted mosquito spraying after mixed public input at the March 17 meeting.

Two directors opposed the decisions amid ongoing audits and resident concerns.

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.