Good morning, Fort Smith.

Hope Campus in Fort Smith cut back key programs, stopped serving breakfast, and laid off half its staff after a delay in federal grants left them with less funding.

The shelter now depends on community donations to raise $100,000 per month—this will help it return to full staffing and services.

A Paris man charged with negligent manslaughter in a November high-speed chase in Fort Smith was found unfit to stand trial—he was committed to state custody for mental health treatment.

Gabby Petito’s mother, Nichole Schmidt, spoke Friday evening at the U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith as part of the True Crime Tonight series to share her daughter’s story and warn about domestic violence—next month will mark four years since her daughter was killed by her fiancé, whose death was ruled a suicide.

Fort Smith Police are searching for 62-year-old Steven Hooks, who was reported missing and last seen downtown — his family seeks to know he is safe — anyone with information is urged to call 479-709-5000.

UAFS received over $2.7 million from the U.S. Department of Education for TRIO Student Support Services and TRIO STEM, with each program securing $1,361,820 for a five-year cycle starting Sept.

1. New TRIO STEM director DeJon Jordan—promoted on July 8—will lead efforts to support nearly 300 students from low-income families, first-generation college students, or those with disabilities.

Emir Encalada Jr. pitched a complete game with 17 strikeouts while holding the Marshals to four hits and Preston Newberry hit two homers as the Flying Bison won 6-0 Friday at Crowder Field—Abilene will host another game versus the Marshals Saturday at 7:05 p.m.

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.

Anyone Can Learn to Letter

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Practice hand lettering techniques and explore tools in a creative environment.

Chaffee Crossing Food & Artisan Market

8 a.m. – 1 p.m. — The Vue Venue — Free entry — Explore a vibrant marketplace with live music, local food, and unique artisan vendors.

Hand-lettered Sign Workshop

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Explore the art of hand-lettering and take home a personalized sign.