Good morning, Fort Smith.

More than 100 Joann stores closed Monday as the company began shutting down 255 locations by the end of April following its January bankruptcy filing — the Fort Smith Marketplace closed April 28 and remaining stores will shut by the end of May.

Fort Smith man Anthony R.

Harley was arrested on April 23 for possession of child sexual abuse materials and now faces a rape charge after a child under age 10 reported repeated abuse and videos of minors were found on his cellphone—he remains in custody on a $400,000 bond with his first court appearance scheduled for Wednesday.

Alt-country singer Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers will perform solo on May 2 and May 3 at White Water Tavern at 8:30 p.m.—tickets cost $40 and his set will feature selections from his latest album.

The final spring concert of the Levitt AMP Fort Smith Music Series will take place on Thursday, May 1 at 6 p.m. at Harry E.

Kelley River Park Amphitheater — Memphis-based Southern Avenue will perform with the local Brooke White Band as gates open at 5:30 p.m.

The Sebastian County Election Commission met Monday to test voting machines and prepare ballot boxes ahead of early voting starting May 6 and the May 13 election.

Voters in Fort Smith and Mansfield will cast ballots in races including a sales tax measure designed to fund improvements to the city’s wastewater system.

The Fort Smith Board of Directors is proposing to end mosquito repellent spraying this summer as part of $2.6 million in spending cuts that would save about $74,000 a year.

City Director Neal Martin said the change will let nature take its course—homeowners can try their own spraying, and the board will vote on the proposal at a meeting on May 6.

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.

Storytime with Fort Smith Police

4:00 – 4:30 PM — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Enjoy an engaging storytime with a local police officer and get your questions answered.

Launch Party & Silent Auction

5:30-8 p.m. — The Bricks — Free entry — Celebrate with drinks and appetizers while supporting maternal health through a silent auction.