Good morning, Fort Smith.

Fort Smith police responded to a shooting on South 17th Street at 4:20 a.m. Sunday that left a victim with non-life-threatening injuries — detectives now continue their investigation.

Teachers at Lincoln Middle School are preparing classrooms for students returning today; teacher Tyler McBride (who still feels butterflies on the first day) and teacher Ashtyn Brewer (who advised it is okay to make mistakes in math) say authenticity and positivity can inspire students.

The City of Fort Smith said residents must continue to save water after an Aug.

3 water main break near Phoenix and Leigh avenues lowered reservoir levels and storage tanks. Officials noted that although water pressure is back to normal, tanks remain low — delaying the lift of the restrictions.

Sebastian County announced a fall cleanup campaign that will offer public trash disposal sites every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting Sept.

13 through Oct. 11. The campaign will take place at five sites—Midland, Greenwood, Jenny Lind, Milltown and Lavaca—and county residents must show ID and bag their household trash; each site will also feature an e-waste trailer for electronics.

City officials said that mandatory Phase II water conservation measures remain in effect after a water main break lowered reservoir levels last week.

The rules allow watering shrubs, plants, trees, and gardens every other day and ban watering lawns — residents must turn off automated systems to help the reservoirs refill.

A street closure has been approved for the area of Riverfront Dr. and N.

P St to Ballman and N P St (for work on replacing the draining system) and will remain in effect until September 9.

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.

Save a Life Concert

The second annual Save a Life concert is a free, family-friendly, community event in recognition of National Recovery Month. Hosted at the beautiful Riverfront Amphitheater, with doors opening at 5pm, come enjoy local musicians, free food, and family fun!