Good morning, Fort Smith.

Fort Smith police arrested 36-year-old Anthony D.

Nichols and 27-year-old Austin L. Williams on parole after a 32-year-old woman suffered a critical gunshot wound to her chest late Sunday on the 4700 block of Zero Street—authorities took the suspects into custody Monday following a search warrant.

Fort Smith Police responded to Tilles Park on June 17 to investigate a death—officers found a subject with no immediate suspicion of foul play and the investigation remains in its early stages.

At the Arkansas Historical Association awards banquet at the U.S. Marshals Museum, the Fort Smith Museum of History received a Diamond Award — recognizing its efforts in preserving and presenting local, state and regional history.

At Tuesday's meeting, the Board voted that Arkoma Municipal Authority will pay the same wastewater rate as Fort Smith residents+ this new rate is more than triple its old fee.

The change will raise Arkoma's water bill+ it will take effect soon.

Members of the Sebastian County Quorum Court will consider a 65% tax abatement for a proposed battery storage facility near Fort Smith—if approved, the measure will lower the facility's taxes.

Health inspectors have cited 30 restaurants in Crawford and Sebastian counties for priority food safety violations; the issues include flaws in preventing contamination (problems with cooking, reheating, cooling, and handwashing) that could raise the risk of foodborne illness.

On Monday, the Arkansas Board of Corrections voted unanimously to let its attorney start settlement talks with Attorney General Tim Griffin over claims that the board illegally hired outside counsel and broke FOIA rules—Griffin said he is not interested in settling because the terms would excuse the board’s FOIA breaches and undermine its leverage in a related case.

Fort Smith never recovered from an early 3-0 deficit on Tuesday night, and the Marshals lost 6-2 at Crowder Field.

Texarkana reclaimed its momentum with three runs in the second inning and added later insurance runs— the teams will meet again today at Crowder Field.

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.

Digital Infrared Photography Workshop

1-4 p.m. — Greg Disch Photography Classroom — $795 — Learn the art of surreal infrared photography in a hands-on workshop experience.