Good morning, Fort Smith.

Fort Smith Little Theatre is holding casting for ‘Oklahoma!’ today at 7 p.m.—auditions are followed by script readings on May 13 and callbacks on May 14.

Christ the King Carnival will take place from 6-11 p.m. on May 16 and 17 at Christ the King Catholic School on S. Greenwood Ave.—the event is free.

Fort Smith Police responded to a vehicle accident at Rogers Avenue and South 74th Street on May 11—causing traffic delays and advising drivers to use alternate routes.

The collision repair technology program at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus was re-accredited after a review by the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation, which praised the program for its high standards and modern training in areas like frame alignment and dent removal. Faculty said that the renewed accreditation will help students get up-to-date skills and improve their chances for long-term success.

Girl Scouts and organization leaders broke ground last Wednesday on a $1.3 million project in Burnham Woods (expanding STEAM programs and updating historic facilities).

The project will update Kelley Cabin and convert a former office into an arts education center while fundraising continues through summer with a grand opening planned for December.

The Arkansas Department of Education is asking for feedback on its proposal for a school grading system — schools would earn letter grades from A to F based on student exam scores and graduation rates.

Comments will be accepted until June 9.

Teachers and district staff at Greenwood School District will receive $850,000 in pay increases after Thursday's board meeting—new rates will take effect next pay cycle.

The Fort Smith Board of Directors will study increased water and sewer rates for Arkoma (and review $120,000 in delinquent water payments) during a study session scheduled for Tuesday.

Fort Smith voters will decide on Ordinance 1925, which would use sales tax to pay for sewer improvements and secure revenue bonds per a federal consent decree—early voting is open today and the election is Tuesday, May 13 while officials warn that failure could lead to higher sewer rates.

May marks Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month in Fort Smith as Dr. Sandy Johnson of Johnson Dermatology stressed that regular skin checks can catch early signs of cancer—Alison Houston's 2020 full-body scan found stage one melanoma in time for prompt treatment.

Johnson also advised using sun protection, seeking shade during peak hours, and getting yearly skin exams to stay safe in the sun.

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.