Good morning, Fort Smith.

Arvest Foundation awarded $25,000 to the U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith on Monday, June 23 to expand its educational programs and improve accessibility for students and families—supporting local history learning opportunities.

On Tuesday, a report from the Arkansas Department of Commerce and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the state's unemployment rate in May dropped to 4.2% as the labor force increased by 1,167 and employment rose by 2,452.

The national rate stayed at 4.3%.

The UAFS engineering team known as Lords of the Spheres won the Autonomous Vehicle Challenge on April 16 at Winthrop Rockefeller Institute on Petit Jean Mountain with 555 points, earning first place and best presentation honors.

Their win built skills in circuitry+programming and artificial intelligence.

Professor Kevin Lewelling explains that homeowners can try inexpensive DIY solar power projects this summer for lighting, water features & charging stations.

Local hardware stores offer solar kits that simplify the setup when continuous power is not needed.

Parrot Island Waterpark is hosting its annual World's Largest Swimming Lesson on Thursday from 8:30 to 10 a.m. to teach water safety to children and their parents in Fort Smith (free event).

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.