Good morning, Fort Smith.

Fort Smith Police responded to a vehicle accident near Geren Road and Highway 45 that damaged a utility pole — causing major traffic delays until the scene was cleared.

Fort Smith Police arrested a 16 year old male from Van Buren on Aug.

29 for making an online threat to commit mass violence on Northside High School property; the investigation involved cooperation from U.S. Marshals, school police, Van Buren Police and the Sebastian County Prosecutor's Office.

Mercy Home Health – Fort Smith earned dual five-star ratings from CMS for both patient care and patient satisfaction, making it the only agency in Arkansas to receive top marks in both areas.

This recognition underscores its focus on quality care as it serves patients in western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma.

Fort Smith Southside marked 60 years of the Battle of Rogers Avenue by winning 27-7 over Fort Smith Northside at Jim Rowland Stadium Friday night.

The team forced three turnovers and seven punts for its third straight win before a packed crowd.

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.