Good morning, Fort Smith.

Arts One Presents will stage its summer musical 'The Wizard of Oz' at the Emerald City from July 17th to 27th as the director and cast work to overcome nearly 100 years of hype—aiming to captivate audiences with fresh energy and a classic tale.

On Wednesday, first responders and medical students from the Medical Applications of Science for Health program worked with hospital staff at Baptist Health-Fort Smith in a mock crash training where a flipped bus simulated a drunk driver collision—participants practiced rescue, treatment, and transport—and the drill tested their communication and rapid aid skills.

Jewel Cheely, a 2025 Mulberry High graduate, received a Farm Credit of Western Arkansas academic scholarship and is one of 40 western Arkansas students to earn the award.

She will attend the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith in the fall — her parents are Farm Credit members who supported her academic journey.

Daimya Parker from Alma has been selected for Class XV of the McKnight Scholars Leadership Program at Oklahoma State University.

She will receive a scholarship package (worth $85,000) that includes an out-of-state tuition waiver and a $5,000 cash award per year for four years (which also offers a short-term study abroad program) from a highly competitive process.

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.

Business After-Hours Networking Event

4-6 p.m. — The Call in Crawford & Sebastian — Free entry — Network with local professionals while enjoying light refreshments in a casual atmosphere.

Watercolor Workshop: Fun Food!

10:30 a.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Enhance your watercolor skills by painting delightful sweet treats and more.

Hoopla Book Club: The Tattooist of Auschwitz

2-3 p.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Miller Branch) — Free entry — Dive into the historical narrative of love and survival through literature this July.

Movie Matinee: 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3'

2-4 p.m. — Fort Smith Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly screening of 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' featuring an epic battle against a new villain.

Lettering to Go!

August 1-30 — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Celebrate National Calligraphy Day with hands-on lettering kits all month long.