Good morning, Fort Smith.

A 60-year-old man from Van Buren was convicted by a Crawford County jury for firing his gun multiple times into his ex-girlfriend's home—he rejected an eight-year plea deal—and was sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Fort Smith presents a busy music calendar featuring Marshall Mitchell at Beard and Lady Inn and Niko Moon at Choctaw Casino on Sept.

13, plus a Fort Smith Symphony Dance Party at ArcBest Performing Arts Center today at 7 p.m.—other events include Terri Clark on Sept. 20, David Nail on Sept. 19, Mexican Standoff at Levitt AMP on Sept. 25, and the Peacemaker Music Festival on Oct. 10 to 11.

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.

Larry Bedell Day Celebration

5-10 p.m. — 906 Cocktail and Cigar Lounge — $40 — Celebrate over 60 years of music with the Larry B Soul Experience band in honor of Larry Bedell.