Good morning, Fort Smith.

The Arkansas River Valley RC Crawlers group is hosting Crawling for Cancer on Sunday at noon at 1050 Bell Park Road in Greenwood to raise money for Reynolds Cancer Support House during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

The event will include rock crawling races in three classes and a sumo contest—participants pay 5 dollars to enter while local organizations donate prizes, with proceeds going to charity.

Today a documentary about Fort Smith native General William O.

Darby premieres at Darby Middle School Auditorium with free public entry as doors open at 12:30 p.m. and the film starts at 1 p.m.—it reviews Darby’s role in World War II and highlights his bond with Cisterna, Italy.

Chancellor Terisa Riley from UAFS said on April 25th that a new four-year Advanced Manufacturing Engineering program was approved for fall and the Radiography Quiz Bowl team won the 34th Annual Arkansas event by beating the top-ranked team twice.

She also noted that the UAFS Day of Giving will be held April 29-30 and that end-of-semester celebrations like concerts and award ceremonies are planned—details will follow.

The city of Fort Smith hired a new director of internal audit Tuesday — she was fired Thursday after news revealed she is charged with a felony in Oklahoma and records show she was investigated by police in 2023.

State health officials said three flu-related deaths in Arkansas over the past week have raised the season’s death toll to 177—information they shared on Thursday.

Health officials said a measles case may have exposed people at a Sallisaw Walmart at 1101 W.

Ruth Ave. between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. on April 18—unvaccinated individuals or those concerned are advised to complete a health assessment. Local officials added that a Fort Smith hospital and pet clinic were named as possible exposure sites after an out-of-state visitor with measles was reported on April 24.

On April 21, UAFS held a ceremony honoring five new members of the Coach Louis Whorton Hall of Fame for their achievements in athletics, academics, and leadership.

The event also recognized community leaders Jay and Talicia Richardson as Forever Lettermen — a nod to their longstanding contributions.

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.

Christone Kingfish Ingram Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — TempleLive — Tickets from $39 — Enjoy a vibrant evening of blues with rising star Kingfish Ingram.