Good morning, Fort Smith.

Eligible residents in the Fort Smith area may receive vouchers up to $1,200 for new e-bikes through Arkansas' Tri-Region E-Bike Voucher Program.

The first computerized drawing is set for July 21 and registration remains open for future drawings (registration began on July 6).

Fort Smith art fans will attend Art on the Border 2026 at the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education Research Institute Health and Wellness Center this weekend with a $20 opening party Friday evening and a free art show Saturday — raising funds for 10 local charities.

The Omicron-Tau chapter of Kappa Sigma at UAFS was named a FACE Award (Founders' Award of Chapter Excellence) winner as one of 28 top chapters nationwide and will be recognized at the national leadership conference in New Orleans from July 17 to 19.

River Valley school districts released supply lists and open house schedules to help parents prepare for the new school year beginning in August.

The guide details dates and times from Fort Smith Public Schools, Union Christian, Trinity Catholic and other districts (events run from Aug. 3 to Aug. 18).

Most popular River Valley trails remain free from the new AGFC conservation permit which costs $10.50 and applies only to non-licensed users 16 and older on a few AGFC lands.

Visitors with a valid hunting or fishing license and those in state or Corps areas are not affected.

Community Clinic confirmed that its proposed acquisition of Baptist Health's primary care clinics in Fort Smith, Van Buren, Greenwood and Alma did not include the hospitals.

The letter of intent is subject to regulatory review (pending final agreement), officials said.

At Kelley Park, a two-day clinic for local softball players was held on Tuesday and today, where former Gatorade Softball Players of the Year like Allyssa Parker and Makenzie Freeman coached girls ages 7 to 14.

Dominate the Storm with Reed Timmer

7:00 – 8:30 PM — ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying evening with renowned storm chaser Reed Timmer live on stage.

Mark & The Groove Diggers Live Performance

Evening — 906 Cocktail and Cigar Lounge — Cover charge likely — Enjoy an entertaining mix of classic rock, blues, and country from a well-rounded variety band.

Office Staff

Contact Trish Anderson @ 479-461-7344 for an application and tour our facility. The job is for Financial Aid Department. Eperience in Financial Aid or Business is helpful.