Good morning, Fort Smith.

Fort Smith Little Theatre will start selling tickets on Sept.

18 for its production of Wait Until Dark— a thriller scheduled to run Sept. 25-27 and Oct. 1-4. The performance will bring engaging drama to local audiences.

Fort Smith's Board of Directors passed a resolution Tuesday by a 5-2 vote to let Oak View Group manage parking services at the Convention Center—this decision is expected to boost facility revenue while easing the city's General Fund burden.

A separate proposal to allow off-site catering was not approved after public concerns were voiced.

Fort Smith Mercy received national recognition for using an AI copilot that automatically writes visit notes so doctors can spend more time with patients.

The tool uses ambient voice recognition—cutting down paperwork and helping reduce burnout for physicians.

Fort Smith Southside's senior setter Julia Suggs—acting in a bigger role because of injury—provided key plays during Tuesday's Battle of Rogers Avenue at Grizzly Arena as her team defeated Fort Smith Northside.

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.