Good morning, Fort Smith.

Fort Smith police are investigating a Saturday night shooting in the 1400 block of Belle Avenue — one person was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries and no arrests had been made by 11 p.m. on May 17.

Artist TigerSasha painted a 190-foot stretch of pavement downtown—using a Home Depot bucket of paint to create a pathway that connects two main avenues in Fort Smith.

The Rogers Historical Museum hosts a summer exhibit featuring quilts, and local art enthusiast Samantha Bynum shared five favorites—her selections reflect a range of styles for visitors to explore.

Southern New Hampshire University recently named several Fort Smith students to its dean's and president's lists based on their spring grades from January to May.

Michael Beach, Grant Keju, Jeremy Beck, and Kendrick Greene made the dean's list + Payton Griffith, Walker Parham, Antoinette Bohanon, Kimberly Witt, Alexandra Henry, Travis Puckett, and Bailey Caraway reached the president's list.

During a Tuesday study session, board members expressed dismay after learning that Arkoma owes the city $120,000 in unpaid water utility payments and said they are not considering any discount on water rates + they stressed that the debt must be resolved first.

More than 1,300 people have visited the Cannabis and Wellness Expo at Simmons Bank Arena—an event featuring vendor booths, doctor certifications, cooking demos and a movie screening.

The three-day expo began Friday and continues today until 4:20 p.m.

The Alma Airedales pushed back extra spring football practice because baseball extended their schedule.

Coach Rusty Bush said the team is focusing on basic skills — such as tackling, catching and throwing — to prepare for summer camps and 7 on 7 tournaments.

At the Carl Kight Invitational at Stephen F.

Austin University last month, the Ouachita Baptist women’s track & field team set five school records and posted an NCAA provisional time. Former Ozark sprinter Anna Woolsey helped in two record runs + her performance boosted the team's spring track season.

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.