Good morning, Fort Smith.

Neo-traditional country artist Chancey Williams will perform a free 8 p.m. concert June 26 at Lee Creek Tavern inside Cherokee Casino Roland, giving local fans a taste of his Western sound.

Former rodeo athlete Williams built a national following with sold-out shows.

Arkansas film and music leaders are teaming up to boost the creative economy with two events (1 p.m. screening Saturday, May 30 at the Eureka Springs Blues Party and 6 p.m. networking meetup Wednesday, June 3 in Little Rock).

Raymond Green has been named provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith following a national search.

He will begin his role in July — replacing former provost Shadow Robinson, and he plans to relocate with his wife later this summer.

Arkansas education officials submitted waiver requests to the U.S. Department of Education to ease federal requirements on public schools as part of a unified education plan.

The proposals are open for comment (until Tuesday) and will be reviewed over 120 days.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hosting a three-day Global Entry enrollment event at Fort Smith Regional Airport from June 19-21.

Eligible applicants with conditional approval must schedule appointments online + free parking is available for 30 minutes at the airport lot.

Fort Smith leaders are reviewing the injury pay policy for city employees after Officer Kyle Newman was shot on duty this month — they plan to revisit the plan in June.

In Lavaca, community members showed support by placing over 60 blue lights around town.

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.