Good morning, Fort Smith.

First-year enrollment at UAFS reached its highest level since before the pandemic with more than 1,030 students registered for fall, a 15% increase from last year.

Transfer enrollment increased 49% to 365 & campus housing hit a record high with over 880 residents as officials credit new recruitment efforts and scholarship programs for the gains.

Cub Camp wrapped up Saturday after three days of events that welcomed new UAFS students, with move-ins starting Aug.

13 and activities including dancing, games, a color war and a candlelight ceremony at the Bell Tower. Senior Maggie Heppner led the event—helping students form new bonds as they prepared for classes on Monday.

Devil's Den State Park reopened eight trails after nearly a month of closure — a state parks spokesperson said that CCC Interpretive Trail, Fossil Flats, Gorley KingLake Trail, Lee Creek Trail, Old Road Trail, Vista Point Trail, Woody Plant Trail and Yellow Rock Trail are now open while Devil’s Den Trail remains closed until further notice and Butterfield Trail is closed due to tornado storm damage.

Sebastian and Crawford counties issued a burn ban due to dry conditions—officials said the ban will stay in effect until enough rain reduces the fire hazard.

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.