Good morning, Fort Smith.

The Fort Smith community held a candlelight vigil Monday night to honor political activist Charlie Kirk as hundreds gathered with candles, prayers, and memories at the event hosted by the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith chapter of Turning Point USA — leaders called for peace and an end to political violence during the gathering.

Fort Smith Northside High School was evacuated Monday morning after a bomb threat—officials have not released further details and 2,433 students attend the school.

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is celebrating Constitution Week with events that started Monday and will continue through Friday—today the campus hosts a voter registration drive and lectures while a Constitution display is available at the library.

This program commemorates the 238th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution and aims to help students learn about the country’s founding documents.

Visiting instructor Lee Stovall uses empathy to help UAFS business students connect with lessons from his time as a Treasury special agent and IRS revenue agent—teaching them accounting and financial investigations.

He began teaching last spring and will join the university full-time this fall.

Greenwood City Council met to review rising cost estimates for a planned walking trail tunnel along the Greenwood bypass at Arkansas 10 — as a result, walkers may soon have to use alternative crossing options.

Today, the Fort Smith Board of Directors will vote on changes to the OVG management agreement to boost the convention center’s income and on more than $3.8M in projects for sewer repairs, park fixes, and transit improvements including a new CNG bus and fueling station upgrade with heavy federal reimbursement — the board will also approve payments and easements needed for federally mandated sewer work — to support city services.

Business owners and contractors in Fort Smith can use CityView online to register and renew licenses, apply for permits, pay fees securely, and submit neighborhood service requests—available 24/7 for easy access.

Matt Jones and Christina Long looked back at Arkansas’ 41-35 loss to Ole Miss — Taylor McGregor of ESPN joined the podcast to share her insights on the game.

Brayden Hardwick returned two punts for touchdowns — Ty Jerrell added a punt return score as the Indians beat Spiro 72 to 12 on Friday.

Van Buren's volleyball team claimed the Fort Smith Invitational title when it won the tournament on Saturday at Northside's Grizzlies Arena—this win capped a long week of strong play.

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.

Book Lover's Club

10 AM – 12 PM — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Share your latest reads in a welcoming book community.