Good morning, Fort Smith.

On Thursday, Sept. 18, high school students from the Arkansas River Valley will attend a college planning program at John E.

Tucker Coliseum in Russellville—hosted by Arkansas Tech University. Fort Smith students earned summer honors from SNHU with two named to the Dean's List and 11 to the President's List after completing full-time undergraduate studies.

Freshman Lydia Pitts, a former Fort Smith Southside standout, led UAFS at the Reddie-Tiger Invitational in Arkadelphia with 16 kills in one match—she averaged 2.60 kills per set over five matches and the team will face Harding and Central Missouri soon.

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.

Peacemaker Festival 2025

1-9 p.m. — Riverfront Amphitheater — Tickets on sale — Enjoy a live performance by Stephen Wilson Jr. at this vibrant festival celebration.

DNA Discoveries Workshop

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Explore the fascinating world of genetic genealogy in this informative series of classes.