Good morning, Fort Smith.

UAFS Black Student Alliance students shared what Juneteenth means to them—linking family stories to campus celebrations that honor Black history and culture.

The group plans fall events featuring food, music and discussions to keep the spirit of the holiday alive.

Ron Robinson Theater is showing a range of films in July with family-friendly hits and art favorites like Carrie, which will have a post-film talk (in partnership with Cinema I/O).

The schedule includes free and $5 showings starting July 1 and running throughout the month (check times for each film).

State officials said Arkansas students' ATLAS scores improved from 36.9% to 42.2% on Thursday — with low performance rates dropping from 27.3% to 23.1% — but most students still did not reach proficiency targets set by the new LEARNS Act.

Fort Smith is advancing green projects with a $14.5M EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant.

City work includes repaving four alleyways (20% complete) with delays, launching an e-bike rebate program on July 7, energizing a solar array near Alma by September, and adding 20 EV charging stations to boost local business.

Brooke White Band Live Performance

6-10 p.m. — 906 Cocktail and Cigar Lounge — Cover charge may apply — Experience a dynamic female-fronted rock band from Fort Smith bringing music to life.

Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp

All day — ProElite Basketball Academy — $97 for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills while having fun and building character.