Good morning, Fort Smith.

The Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club will host an open house Tuesday evening at 622 N.

Seventh St.—funded by federal grant funds—to preview its new Teen Center operated with Future School; the center will open Wednesday to serve local youth.

Investigators say the homicide case grows tougher because the suspect cannot speak following his death — prosecutors plan to use handwriting analysis of a confession note submitted in court documents.

Fort Smith Police said one person was injured in an apparent shooting on the 400 block of South 17th Street early Sunday morning—detectives took over the investigation and will release more details as they become available.

The Fort Smith Board will review 18 city-owned properties for sale, consider a 360 review of city departments, and discuss a leasing proposal to update the police fleet at its study session on Tuesday, Aug.

12. The Board will also hold an executive session to discuss appointing a Director of Internal Audit—critical steps to improve city operations.

Mercy Fort Smith officials broke ground today on a $41M cancer center expansion aimed at consolidating oncology services into a 40,000 square foot facility at 7001 Rogers Ave — the project received an $8M contribution from the Cherokee Nation and will add advanced technology and more staff to meet growing cancer care demand, with completion scheduled for spring.

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.

Arkansas Apraxia Festival

2-5 p.m. — 3301 S M St Parking — Fundraiser event — Support children with apraxia through fun activities and advocacy.