Good morning, Fort Smith.

Hope Campus will host a Picnic for a Purpose Ribbon Cutting & Fundraiser Friday — aimed at improving the pavilion and supporting nonprofit services for those in need.

Jean Renoir’s classic film Grand Illusion will be shown Tuesday, May 19 at Riverdale 10 VIP Cinema at 7 p.m. Tickets cost between $12 and $14, and the film was once banned in Italy and Germany while earning praise from President Roosevelt.

EPA confirmed a spill of 77,877 gallons of acidified aluminum sulfate at C&S Chemicals near Fort Smith did not reach the Poteau River — state and local teams now lead cleanup with crews using lime to help the creek’s pH return to normal.

Will Neumann finished second to Fort Smith Southside’s Ethan Dunn in the shot put at the Meet of Champs held Wednesday in Russellville, and he vowed to outperform Dunn in the discus next time + his excitement marked a strong local high school performance.

Luau 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

1:30-5:30 p.m. — Fort Smith, AR — Registration required — Dash through the scenic streets of Fort Smith while embracing a festive luau spirit.

Eric Matthews Band Live Performance

8 PM - 12 AM — 906 Cocktail and Cigar Lounge — Check the local listings for ticket prices — Experience an evening of high-quality blues as the Eric Mathews Band keeps the blues alive.