Good morning, Fort Smith.

Fort Smith Police Department is hosting a free crime prevention class that covers challenges like illicit drugs and dangerous phone apps.

The session will be held on April 1 at 6 PM in the FSPD Community Room at 100 South 10th Street to offer essential safety tips for parents and guardians.

Fort Smith School District received 53 acceptable suggestions for renaming its Service Center at 3205 Jenny Lind Road on Facebook — 33 recommend naming it for Dr. Benny L.

Gooden — and the results will be presented to the School Board at a later date.

Arkansas Tech University’s Upward Bound programs earned first place in an engineering contest held in Fayetteville in March, with students (from local high schools) participating; the team will return to compete at ATU in Russellville in 2027.

Federal officials have expanded a recall for nearly 10 million pounds of Trader Joe’s Vegetable Fried Rice due to glass contamination (with best-by dates from Feb.

28 through Nov. 19) across 43 states, including here; consumers should discard or return the product to avoid any risk.

Arkansas Tech’s women’s golf team posted a 603 score after two rounds at Hardscrabble Country Club to lead a 14-team invitational by one stroke, with the tournament set to conclude Tuesday.

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.

KPOP Universe Tribute Show

4:00 – 5:30 PM — Arkansas-Oklahoma State Fair — Ticketed event — Experience the only live K-POP tribute show in the USA with professional dancers and stunning effects.