Good morning, Fort Smith.

On June 20th from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., booths and vendors will mark the 50th anniversary of Vietnamese refugees at Fort Chaffee in the Chaffee Crossing area with partial closures at Ellis and Ward.

A fireworks show is planned around 9:30 p.m.—a portion of Fort Chaffee Boulevard will be closed from 9:15 to 9:45 p.m.

Fort Smith Police Department and Fire Department responded to a structure fire near North 46th and Armour on June 18 at 6:20 p.m.—officials said they are still determining the cause and advised residents to avoid the area until the scene is cleared.

On Tuesday, the Fort Smith Board of Directors approved an ordinance to change the base rate for ambulance services so it matches new state legislation and corrected a parcel number error in an ordinance for a property on Belle Avenue—this action ensures city records and rates are accurate. The changes will help align city policies with legal requirements.

Local officials broke ground on the Scott-Sebastian County Library Wednesday in Greenwood amid mud and rain + they announced work on footings will start next week and plans include selling naming rights to help cover the $6,080,936 cost.

Arkansas beat UCLA 7 to 3 on Tuesday at Charles Schwab Field to become national semifinalists.

The Razorbacks must win two games against LSU — a Wednesday win forces today’s decisive match — to advance to the national championship series starting Saturday.

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.