Good morning, Fort Smith.

Parrot Island Waterpark will honor active and retired first responders on Saturday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Ben Geren Park with free admission and 50 percent off tickets for immediate family members; regular admission applies for others.

Part of Towson Avenue was renamed Bobby Crabtree Boulevard on Tuesday after officials held a street naming ceremony near his former auto-body shop at South L and South M streets to honor former boxer and local business owner Bobby Crabtree.

The change celebrates his legacy and community contributions.

Fort Kids Children's Museum announced Tuesday, July 21 that it received a $250,000 donation from Simmons Foods to support building its permanent museum downtown.

Leaders said the fund is a transformative investment in the future of local children and families.

Cold-case investigator Sheryl McCollum (Mac) will speak at the U.S. Marshals Museum on Friday, July 24 at 6 p.m. as part of the True Crime Tonight series, discussing her new book on a case involving a serial killer’s daughter and highlighting her work with the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute.

Southside High students will dine in the east safe room for breakfast and lunch this school year while crews repair the cafeteria’s roof support, forcing the kitchen and dining area to close.

The west storm shelter will remain open for use during severe weather.

The UAFS Kappa Sigma fraternity chapter earned its first FACE Award + prestigious Founders’ Circle Award at a recent national leadership conference, placing them among the top 2% of chapters internationally.

The honors recognized strong community service, leadership, and academic achievement.

At the River Valley Media Day on Tuesday in Fort Smith, nearly 30 teams from Arkansas and Oklahoma gathered to preview new coaches, classifications, conferences and emerging stars — Greenwood’s senior quarterback Cruz Coatney impressed amid talks of fresh competition.

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.