Good morning, Fort Smith.

Fort Smith police located a vehicle tied to a missing persons case from Ohio—its owner is Mohamed Alpha, 18, who was reported missing from Columbus and labeled as endangered, so investigators ask anyone with information to call 479-709-5000.

Fifty-nine students at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society during the spring 2025 semester—recognizing their skill development and academic achievement in career and technical courses.

Southside High School awarded 39 students the Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy in a record 15 languages during an April 28 ceremony that set a state record.

Spanish was the most common certification with 20 awards — one student earned trilingual status in Portuguese, Spanish and English.

J.B. Jackson led area residents to document Native American graves near Tate Cemetery in Franklin County after Chickamauga Nation members raised concerns that the state’s plan to build a 3,000-bed prison may disturb sacred burial sites—officials have not announced any change to the project.

On Saturday, Pittsburg State completed a three-game sweep by scoring three runs in the seventh inning to secure a 6-2 win over the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith — they played in Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association baseball action in Pittsburg, Kan.

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.

Old Fort Days Rodeo

7:30-9 p.m. — Kay Rodgers Park — Ticket information not specified — Experience thrilling rodeo events featuring top competitors from around the world in a tradition dating back to 1933.