Good morning, Fort Smith.

On Apr. 10, UAFS held Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day when students honored Bryan Alexis with the Lori Norin Faculty Appreciation Award and Susan Krafft with the Mark Horn Staff Appreciation Award for their contributions to student success + community support.

Five faculty at University of Arkansas Fort Smith received awards Friday, April 10 at the Employee Appreciation Event at the Stubblefield Center, with four earning $2,500 prizes and one receiving a $2,000 travel grant (recognizing efforts in teaching, research and service).

University of Arkansas – Fort Smith honored three staff on April 10 with annual awards.

Allyson Lovell, Jennifer Holland, and Darren Smith received the Lucille Speakman Excellence Award and the new Douglas Holcomb Nuts, Bolts, and Bandwidth Award with a $2,500 prize for their service.

The City Board of Directors approved $60,000 over a three-year period — $20,000 each year — to fund Main Street Fort Smith's Levitt AMP Music Series, which will feature seven consecutive concerts and matching support.

The funding aims to boost downtown community engagement.

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.

Run for Autism

8-11 a.m. — Ben Geren Regional Park — Supports The Griffin Promise Autism Center — Participate in the first annual run to help grow resources for autism in Fort Smith.

Brooke White Band Live Performance

9 PM - 12 AM — 906 Cocktail and Cigar Lounge — Check with venue for admission info — Enjoy the energetic sounds of Fort Smith’s own female-fronted powerhouse rock band.

Larry B. & Hazel Duo Show

6-9 p.m. — 906 Cocktail and Cigar Lounge — Cover charge applicable — Enjoy an evening of old skool jams and versatile duets from the talented Larry B and Hazel.

Mark & The Groove Diggers Live

8 p.m. — 906 Cocktail and Cigar Lounge — Check for costs — Enjoy classic Rock, Blues, and Country from a diverse variety band with deep local roots.