Good morning, Fort Smith.

Local officials will close several streets for the True Grit Bike Ride and 5K on June 28—Sagebrush Lane will be closed between Terry and Ellis, Buckhorn from Ward to Sagebrush, Ellis, Chaffee Boulevard and Collier from Ward to Roberts Boulevard, and Taylor Avenue from Ward to Custer Boulevard.

Greenwood’s renovated senior center at 1915 Excelsior Road opened Wednesday, and while the event brought hope, senior centers across the county are struggling as government funding drops—forcing tough budget cuts for essential services.

Weston Wilcox led his Van Buren team to a strong finish after a rough start, winning seven of their last eight conference games to secure a third-place tie and an eighth straight trip to the state tournament.

He ended the season with a key triple in a 10—6 win over Marion, finishing with a .440 batting average and 19 RBIs.

Senior Tyler Simkins helped the Panama Razorbacks reach the state tournament again with a 26-5 record and 11 straight wins by playing well in baseball, football, and basketball.

He said the team turned doubt into drive—earning MVP honors and proving they could win—while thanking the community for its support.

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.