Good morning, Fort Smith.

The annual Fort City Slam returns with cash prizes for the best slam poetry, inviting local poets to showcase their talent in a fresh creative contest.

Ethan Dunn of Fort Smith Southside was named the Jim Rowland Boys Leadership Award recipient at the Prep Rally Sports luncheon at River Valley FCA on Wednesday, May 20 & he said the honor felt extra special because he plays at the award’s namesake stadium.

Sebastian County game warden Heath Hampton, a Greenwood native, received the 2026 Sgt. Monty Carmikle Award on July 16 at the Enforcement Awards banquet in North Little Rock.

The commission honored him for his public outreach and multi-state investigation work during his two years in service.

Parrot Island Waterpark in Ben Geren Park is hosting its Dark Waters series on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. this summer to offer visitors a chance to enjoy nighttime water fun after daytime thrills.

Former Ozark coach Jeremie Burns is now Alma’s head football coach; he recalled his final game at Airedale Stadium in 1990 when his team lost 20-14 to Van Buren, keeping them out of the playoffs.

Fort Smith Northside forward Camryn Schmidt led her team to the 6A girls state basketball semifinals last season despite a season-ending injury.

She earned the Jim Rowland Girls Leadership Award – her leadership continues to guide teammates on and off the court.

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.