Good morning, Fort Smith.

7 Brew will open its third drive-thru at 4520 Phoenix Ave with a 'Caffeine for a Cause' fundraiser from Friday, Aug.

28 to Sunday, Aug. 30 — customers pay what they want and all proceeds go to the Children’s Shelter.

Today, Special Olympics Arkansas holds its third annual Duck Pluck fundraiser at Burton Pools and Spas (6121 South Zero St.) in Fort Smith.

Participants can adopt ducks beginning at 5:30 p.m. for a chance to win prizes as duck plucking starts at 6 p.m.

HTeaO opened its first local store at 7500 Phoenix Ave. on Aug.

22, offering more than 20 flavors of iced tea and coffee with a drive-thru option and ongoing promotions until Aug. 29—customers can enjoy half-price tea gallons and buy-one-get-one Brewhouse coffee deals.

Hazel’s Public House, a new River Market burger spot by Eric Carter and Jay Cowley, opens today with limited hours from 11+1 and later at 4 p.m. It is located at 225 E.

Markham St., the former home of Big Whiskey’s.

A survey held Wednesday by the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance with six Feeding America food banks shows nearly 40% of residents face hunger, as even those receiving SNAP, WIC or charitable assistance often lack enough food after aid efforts doubled in a decade *.

River Valley's football season begins with its three biggest rivalries scheduled for Friday night.

Local teams face off as fans gear up for key matchups.