Good morning, Fort Smith.

The Friends of the Library Chocolate Festival begins at 2:30 p.m. Sept.

27 at the Dallas Branch of the public library (pre-registration required). Tickets cost $10 for six tastes, with all proceeds funding special library programs.

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Salsa at the Bell Tower on Sept.

29 from 6 to 9 p.m. and a Family Game Night on Oct. 8 at the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, which will offer free food & games for all ages.

Fort Smith native Barry Clifton will appear as an emergency room patient on HBO Max (The Pitt) when the third season returns in January, marking his return to acting after nearly 40 years.

He also stars in upcoming films Mouse and Swim Fishy and remains proud of his local roots.

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will launch its respiratory therapy program after receiving a letter-of-intent approval from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.

The program will welcome 12 students in fall 2027 and is in a six-month self-study with a potential review in February.

The Roland Rangers matched last season’s win total with a 27–6 victory on Friday night at the Palace in the Pasture (Anthony Vasquez of Gans earned his first win during the game).