Good morning, Fort Smith.

The Fort Smith Police Department is hosting a free traffic safety class today at the Fort Smith Main Library (Davis Meeting Room, 2nd Floor) from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Officers Robyn Shoptaw and Brad Williams will share tips on avoiding distractions and maintaining safe driving practices.

Work has begun on a life-size steel silhouette of a Wells Fargo stagecoach and horses — set to be placed in the Farmers Market parking lot near the Bass Reeves statue — fulfilling Judge Jim Spears’ final vision for downtown.

Major pieces are set to be installed in 2 to 3 weeks.

Today, Cub Camp 2026 inducted four alumni and two rising seniors into its Hall of Fame—recognizing their leadership and impact on UAFS traditions.

The ceremony honored inductees Kevin Farrell, Katie Kratzberg, Laura Lee, Frankie Magallanes, Jayden Robinson, and Austin Treat.

UAFS alumna Shelby Osborne earned her Ph.D. in astrobiology after studying cliff swallow nesting under local bridges; she is now applying for postdoctoral positions at NASA (crediting her UAFS mentors with sparking her passion for science).

Former Northside High football coach Felix Curry reached a $525,000 settlement with the Fort Smith School District for his December 2024 removal; his attorney announced the deal Tuesday morning, and Curry claimed the reassignment was unlawful and stemmed from racial discrimination.

Fort Smith Police responded yesterday to a stalled train blocking traffic at Fresno Street and Towson Avenue (motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the scene is clear).

Springdale Har-Ber secured a 3-0 sweep (25-15, 25-13, 26-24) against Fort Smith Southside Tuesday, Aug.

25 at the Barn. Sophomore hitter Beaux Cameron led the rally to break a nine-game losing streak and earned the first win for first-year Coach Sophie Simmons.