Good morning, Fort Smith.

A 17-year-old boy died—two other teenage boys were injured—when a 2015 Arctic Cat crashed in a single-vehicle accident northwest of Ozark on June 9.

Fort Smith police arrested two parolees for an overnight shooting on June 15 in the 4700 block of Zero Street after they found a 32-year-old woman critically injured and a 911 caller's vehicle with bullet holes—one suspect now faces a Battery in the First Degree charge while the other is held on pending drug charges.

A Minnesota man suspected of killing a legislator and wounding another on Saturday once lived in Fort Smith—and later in Muldrow, Okla.—tax records show he also owned property in Muldrow.

On Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 5:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. the city will close Ellis between Darby and Ward and Ward between Terry and Fort Chaffee Boulevard for the Chaffee Crossing Farmers' and Artisan Market—motorists should plan alternative routes.

Summer Smash Music Festival

5:30-11:59 p.m. — Majestic Fort Smith — Cost info not specified — Celebrate REHAB's 25th Anniversary with live music across genres hosted by Peter Dante.

The Hangout Summer Classic Pickleball Tournament

Jun 20-22 — The Hangout Fitness and Sports — Registration required — A competitive weekend for pickleball enthusiasts in Fort Smith.

Monster Truck Insanity Tour

7:30-9 p.m. — Harper Stadium — Ticket info available — Experience the thrill of monster trucks tearing up the arena.

On-Site Tour of Cornerstone Caregiving

9 AM - 7 PM — Cornerstone Caregiving — Free entry — Explore senior living excellence with gourmet meals and award-winning care.

Central Mall Card Show

10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Jun 26) & 12 - 5 p.m. (Jun 27-29) — Central Mall — Free entry — Discover collectible cards and sports memorabilia at this exciting showcase.

Arkansas Junior Amateur Championship

June 30th - July 2nd — Hardscrabble Golf Course — Entry required ASGA membership — Compete in a 54-hole stroke play championship for junior golfers aged 12-18.