Good morning, Fort Smith.

Residents in Fort Smith can look forward to weekend events in the River Valley from September 5 to 7—ranging from the Farmers Market downtown and outdoor activities at the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center to book clubs and scavenger hunts at Miss Lauren's Brothel Museum with additional shows at local venues.

Fort Smith Police responded to a vehicle injury accident near 4700 Midland Blvd that caused heavy traffic delays until the scene was cleared—residents are advised to use alternate routes.

A Van Buren woman pleaded guilty to robbery after she agreed to trade a sex act for $100–then used a gun to take money from a man; she received a 20-year prison sentence, credit for time served, and was ordered to pay $400 in restitution.

A Greenwood woman, 34-year-old Dara Masterson, was arrested after she allegedly ran over her husband on Sunday evening on White Lane—she faces charges of domestic battery and DWI with a $10,000 bond while her husband, airlifted to Little Rock, is now stable.

The Mexican Standoff—a band of four Mexican-American women—will perform at 6 p.m. on Sept.

25 at the Harry E. Kelley River Park Amphitheater to open the Fall Levitt AMP Music Series. The series will run through Oct. 23 and offers free parking for all attendees.

University of Arkansas Fort Smith signed a three-year affiliation agreement on Aug.

25 with Arkansas Colleges of Health Education that will guarantee pre-med students who meet required scores and GPA a chance for an admissions interview. The plan aims to keep skilled health care professionals in the River Valley—helping to meet growing local needs.

The section of the future Interstate 49 from Barling in Sebastian County to Y City in Scott County moves to the next phase of project development as the Arkansas Department of Transportation begins field surveys this fall.

The survey work will use an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to map terrain, utilities, drainage features and property corners for design plans.

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.

SHS Class of 1985 - 40th Reunion

7:00 PM – 10:30 PM — Majestic Fort Smith — $70 per person — Celebrate four decades since graduation with food, music, and old friends.