Good morning, Fort Smith.

Today, the Greenwood Police Department escorts the remains of U.S. Army Technician Fifth Grade William Paul (Billy) Keele from Little Rock to Greenwood, and his burial with full military honors will take place Friday at 10 a.m. at Fort Smith National Cemetery; local police warn that the procession may impact traffic.

Fort Smith Parks - Recreation will host City Play Day on Friday, Aug.

7 at Martin Luther King Jr. Park from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., offering families free fun with a ninja warrior course, water blaster tie-dye, foam party, giant water slide and more. A free outdoor showing of Hoppers will follow as the event wraps up.

Greenwood Fine Arts Academy in Greenwood announced Monday it received $144,000 in donations to improve access to arts programs in the River Valley.

The funds will support youth theatre, visual arts, and early planning for a permanent, accessible arts facility.

Fort Smith behavioral health director Crystal Lougin of Baptist Health advises families to reset routines in the final week of summer so children adjust more smoothly to school.

She recommends consistent bedtimes and morning preparations while talking with kids about what to expect at school.

On July 21, a tax auction at the Fort Smith Convention Center sold 76 of 108 properties from Sebastian, Crawford, Franklin, Logan and Scott counties and raised over $1,280,000.

Officials said the sale helped return properties to active tax rolls & support local county funding.

The Fort Smith Southside Mavericks began fall camp early Monday morning, starting in the dark and finishing at sunrise — the team practices before teacher meetings begin at 8.

Coach Kim Dameron said this early routine has been followed for several years.

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.