Good morning, Fort Smith.

The Sebastian County Sheriff's Office investigated a homicide in Lavaca when officers arrived at a home off Highway 96 at 5 p.m. Thursday and found a person with gunshot wounds who was taken to a hospital but later died while investigators spoke with a person of interest and said there is no immediate threat to the public.

A 17-year-old from Sebastian County was arrested in Fort Smith on June 24 for possession of child sexual abuse material and video voyeurism of a minor—after a cyber tip led authorities to his Instagram account—and was taken to the Sebastian County Juvenile Detention Center.

Attorney Joey McCutchen, for Marilyn Moore, filed a lawsuit against the city and Acting City Administrator Jeff Dingman for not providing records on the planned Franklin County prison.

The suit comes weeks after a judge ruled the city broke FOIA rules—residents worry this may affect water rates.

The governor's office announced Thursday that Sebastian and Scott counties received more than $735,000 for 12 rural road projects—meant to protect water quality and improve drainage.

Scott County was granted $57,446 to improve a free-span bridge and Sebastian County received $49,459 to upgrade culverts—funding provided through the Arkansas Unpaved Roads Program.

The City of Fort Smith Property Owners Appeal Board will meet Monday, July 14 at 11:00 a.m. at Blue Lion at 101 North 2nd Street—its job is to pick a new chair for 2025 to 2026 and to schedule property cleanup lien hearings—and the final board packet will be posted on the city website.

Fort Smith will host a parade and block party on July 24 from 4-8 p.m. along the Bakery District and Garrison Avenue to honor former Northside High School basketball stars and NBA champions Jaylin Williams and Isaiah Joe; city officials said street closures will start at 5 p.m.-the event will feature live DJ music, food trucks, a bounce house and other activities for children.

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.