Good morning, Fort Smith.

The Fort Smith Public Library is hosting a bottled-water drive for Next Step Homeless Services to help keep unhoused residents hydrated in the heat—donations are accepted at library locations until Aug.

31.

Fort Smith police arrested a 32-year-old man on August 6 after an armed robbery took place less than 30 minutes earlier—he is accused in connection with the crime.

Fort Smith has kept mandatory Phase I water conservation measures in effect after a water main break lowered reservoir levels—residents with even addresses water on even days and those with odd addresses water on odd days.

The restrictions will last until the tanks reach full capacity.

Fort Smith has opened public comment on the environmental impacts of the F-35 pilot training center expansion at Ebbing Air National Guard Base.

The comment period runs from August 8 to September 24 and the city will hold a virtual hearing on September 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and an in-person hearing on September 9 at the Convention Center—residents can share their feedback during these sessions.

Elected officials and community stakeholders will gather at 11 a.m. Aug.

22 in Barling for a groundbreaking ceremony on the new Interstate 49 Bridge across the Arkansas River — a key first step in the I-49 extension project estimated to be complete by early 2029.

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!