Good morning, Fort Smith.

First responders and community members gathered yesterday in Fort Smith for a benefit softball tournament supporting Officer Kyle Newman (injured in line of duty earlier this month): 24 teams from police, firefighters, EMS and other agencies played.

Businesses and volunteers helped organize the event to ease his family's financial burden.

The arts calendar in Fort Smith offers a range of events, including Neil Simon’s play 'Last of the Red Hot Lovers' at 401 N.

Sixth St. today at 2 p.m., improv workshops at Arts On Main, and art exhibitions through June at local venues—each designed to bring community members together.

Opera in the Ozarks is bringing its traveling children’s opera 'Monkey See, Monkey Do' to libraries and community spaces this summer, offering lively songs and playful monkey antics for kids and adults to enjoy.

Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus announced Thursday its spring Chancellor’s List and Honor Roll to recognize 455 students for academic achievement, including 255 students with a 4.0 GPA (highest honors) from an official press release.

Fort Smith Museum of History offers free summer programming for children and families on Thursdays in June from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at 320 Rogers Ave, featuring a walking field trip, arts and crafts, interactive exhibits, and Frito chili pie.

Local and state officials urge residents to use water safety precautions amid rising summer heat after a recent drowning in Mulberry; they recommend checking posted guidelines & safety measures before swimming.