Good morning, Fort Smith.

Two of three River Valley area teenagers have been found safe—17-year-old Jaden Teague from Roland and 16-year-old Tristin Clouse from Fort Smith were reported safe after being missing since Sunday and July 29—while 16-year-old Jakavian Milton from Fort Smith remains missing after he was last seen Aug. 8 and residents are urged to call Fort Smith Police with any information.

Comedian Roz Hernandez will perform at Sway on Wednesday, Aug.

20 at 7:30 p.m. as part of her tour with ticket prices ranging from $12—$37—she is known for her paranormal work on a Hulu series and her Ghosted! podcast.

At Thursday's Greenwood School Board meeting, officials honored student Julia Witherington for scoring a perfect ACT score of 36— the highest possible.

The board approved a pay adjustment for bus drivers to match changes in bus routes.

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith held a busy move-in week starting Aug 11—first-year students including Cub Camp participants moved in and reached a record 880 on-campus residents by Aug 15.

Fall classes will begin on Aug 18.

The Fort Smith Board of Directors will meet on Aug.

19 at the Blue Lion to vote on projects that aim to boost the local economy, including a Tax Back Program from Project Synergy that will invest $5.56M to add 63 jobs at $25 per hour. The board will also review a $125,000 water meter audit and consider annexation, historic site support, and utility projects—further steps to improve city services.

Arkansas’s Becoming an Outdoors Woman weekend will be held at the 4‑H Center in Ferndale from October 3 to 5 and will offer women aged 18 and older hands‑on training in hunting, fishing, outdoor skills, and conservation—helping them build confidence and form lasting connections.

This program will provide beginner to advanced sessions that empower participants to explore the outdoors with new skills.

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!

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible Training

Sep 15-18 — Sylvan Learning of Fort Smith — $2735 — Enhance your skills in automating system administration with comprehensive Ansible training.