Good morning, Fort Smith.

The Levitt Amp is hosting its 2025 music series in downtown Fort Smith every Thursday until May 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Riverfront Park and the Bakery District — Ava Earhart said the free concerts with kid zones and free parking will help bring community groups together.

At approximately 7:41 PM on April 9, Fort Smith police responded to a shooting at Foxfire Club on N.

10th St and discovered two victims who later died while detectives identified 45-year-old Nephesh Ruach from Spiro, Okla as the armed suspect—residents are urged not to approach him and to call 911 if they have information—the investigation is ongoing.

Fort Smith police are searching for 52-year-old Leanne Ridings—measuring 5'5" and around 130 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes—who was last seen in jeans and a Gary Richrath shirt as her family said she is endangered due to health reasons.

The Arkansas Senate passed House Bill 1150—aimed at stopping prescription drug middlemen from owning pharmacies—and sent it to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders for her signature.

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed House Bill 1633, which regulates high school athlete transfers by requiring 10th grade students who transfer after June 1 to sit out varsity sports for 365 days+the law takes effect immediately and exempts transfers due to bona fide moves and hardship cases.

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.

1st Choice 'He is Risen' Walk + 5K for Life

9 AM – 2 PM — Ben Geren Regional Park — Registration fees vary — Participate in a chip-timed 5K to support families in crisis.

The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit in Concert

4-8 p.m. — TempleLive — Enchanting performance — Experience epic film scores with a live orchestra and special guests.

Storytime at Miller Branch Library

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

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in Concert

7:00-7:30 p.m. — ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic as the Fort Smith Symphony plays the iconic score live while the film screens.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Concert

8:00-9:30 PM — TempleLive — Ticket prices starting at $52 — Enjoy an electrifying performance by blues rock virtuoso Kenny Wayne Shepherd.

Black Violin Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — TempleLive — Tickets from $32 — Experience an electrifying performance blending classical and hip-hop styles with Black Violin.

Jeremy Camp Concert

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — TempleLive — Ticket prices from $29 — Enjoy an uplifting night with contemporary Christian artist Jeremy Camp performing live.