Good morning, Fort Smith.

Crews recovered a white car with four doors from about 10 feet of water near Spring Hill Park in Barling on Aug.

25 at 11:30 a.m. but have not located driver Donald McGrew—whose sister is asking the public for help finding him while remembering his humorous spirit.

A Washington County judge signed an order—limiting over a dozen agencies from making public comments about evidence and opinions—to protect Andrew McGann’s right to a fair trial after his arrest for killing a Prairie Grove couple at Devil’s Den.

River Valley residents plan to travel this Labor Day weekend and law enforcement warns drivers & boaters not to drink and drive to keep roads and waterways safe; AAA reports lower travel costs and clear weather with highs in the 80s, so officials urge everyone to plan ahead.

Authorities stress that careful planning will reduce risks during the holiday.

In June, the 8th Circuit Court ruled that Arkansas may enforce its ban on hemp products that can change how you feel while a lawsuit is still going.

Governor Sanders and Attorney General Griffin said the law is now in force and the case returns to district court — businesses and customers risk penalties for selling these items.

Fort Smith Southside senior libero Ella Shelby broke the 1,000 career digs mark and led her team with 29 digs in a 3—1 win over Springdale Har—Ber on Thursday night.

Her milestone sparked the offense and set a strong tone as the team opened 6A—West play.

Greenwood football enters the season as the defending state champion after winning its 12th title last fall.

Coach Chris Young said the Bulldogs are excited to compete—despite losing several starters—and they will face Bentonville West today as they build on a 26-game winning streak.

Kevin Gonzalez—veteran lineman for Fort Smith Northside—has overcome injuries, coaching changes and tough position shifts since starting at age 14 to help the Grizzlies meet every challenge.

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.

Gospel Open Mic Night

7-9 p.m. — 1127 Coffee Shop — Free entry — Experience an uplifting evening of worship and local Christian talent at this communal open mic event.

Friends of the Library Chocolate Festival

2:30-4:30 p.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Dallas Branch) — $10 for six tastes — Indulge in a chocolate wonderland with tastings from local chocolatiers.