Good morning, Fort Smith.

Volunteers across the River Valley will take part in United Way's 32nd annual Day of Caring on Thursday—more than 100 projects in six counties will support nonprofit agencies with work like painting, yard work, and carpentry.

Kickoff breakfasts will start at 8 a.m. in Fort Smith and Booneville, and sign-ups remain open online.

The House Committee on Education advanced a bill that limits how much families can spend on travel and extracurricular activities from voucher funds provided under the LEARNS Act — a measure aimed at controlling costs.

City officials are holding three community meetings to share details about a May 13 special election on using sales tax revenue for sewer improvements required by a federal consent decree.

The meetings are scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Public Library Community Room (3201 Rogers Ave), 6 p.m. on April 28 at Arkansas Colleges of Health Education in the Large Conference Room, and 6 p.m. at the Fort Smith Senior Activity Center to explain ballot items on reauthorizing taxes and issuing bonds up to $360 million.

The Arkansas Senate approved a bill on Monday that will let colleges pay student-athletes directly—now the measure is with the governor’s desk.

Lawmakers passed a Senate Bill that would let parents sue social media companies if a child 16 or younger attempts suicide after seeing harmful content and would ban features that drive risky behavior—if passed by the House today, the bill will add safeguards for children online.

Another measure would stop tech companies from collecting data from children and teens without clear rules.

Governor Sarah Sanders and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Tuesday that Arkansas will ban SNAP funds from buying junk food — like soda and candy — while still allowing hot rotisserie chicken to help improve nutrition.

The state will seek waiver approval once the Department of Human Services gathers public comments, and lawmakers continue to debate raising the cash asset limit for SNAP applicants.

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.