Good morning, Fort Smith.

A Clarksville man who claimed deputies and a local health center forcibly catheterized him had his $13 million civil rights lawsuit dismissed by a judge—he may refile it if certain conditions are met.

Fort Smith police responded to an aggravated robbery in the 7300 block of Stonebrook Drive—there were no injuries, no arrests were made and the investigation is still ongoing.

Bookish in Fort Smith will host an author meet and greet as bestselling author Scott Carson +pen name of Michael Koryta+ appears the day before his novel Departure 37 is released, while local favorite Eli Cranor discusses his book Mississippi Blue 42.

Fort Smith readers can join the event to meet the authors and ask questions.

Fort Smith Water Utilities Department is addressing a 24-inch water main break near the intersection of Phoenix Avenue and Leigh Avenue — customers are asked to conserve water and may experience low pressure while crews work on repairs.

Traffic has been affected in the area, and drivers should use caution and seek alternate routes until the repairs are complete.

A 24-inch water main break near Sodie's Wine and Spirits disrupted traffic on Sunday morning and led the City to close Leigh Avenue between Phoenix Avenue and Airport Drive until repairs are complete.

Some nearby residents experienced low water pressure and were urged to conserve water—City officials said repairs are still underway.

Fort Smith Marshals shortstop Matthew Schilling ended his career with a hometown farewell as he went 3 for 5 in the season finale loss to the Joplin Outlaws—leaving a lasting mark on the field.

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.

LINUX SHELL SCRIPTING Training/Class

Sep 3-4 — Sylvan Learning of Fort Smith — $990 — Dive into hands-on Linux shell scripting training to automate tasks effectively.