Good morning, Fort Smith.

The sixth annual Fort Smith Fall Festival will take place on October 4 in Belle Point + free events are set to welcome local residents.

The Peacemaker Music Festival will be held Oct.

10-11 at the Riverfront Amphitheater in Fort Smith — the event will feature country and Americana performances. Featured acts include Sam Barber, Stephen Wilson Jr., Southall, William Clark Green, Silverada, Them Dirty Roses, Vandoliers, Danno Simpson, Joe Stamm Band and Covington Creek.

Saturday afternoon, Notre Dame defeated Arkansas 56 to 13 in the first ever meeting between the teams, recording 641 total yards and scoring six touchdowns in the first half—Arkansas managed only a 39 yard field goal and one offensive lineman touchdown as their momentum faded.

Cooper Edwards from Mansfield and Eli Sampley from Ozark are featured in a player profile—Edwards is a senior playing cornerback, quarterback, and baseball who enjoys hunting and time with his girlfriend, while Sampley is a senior guard recognized by Coach Bullard for his on-field efforts.

Van Buren volleyball extended its winning streak to eight matches under first-year coach Whitney Adams—marking its longest run since a seven-match streak last October.

Van Buren running back Hayden Christenberry shined Friday at Blakemore Field — his strong play helped the Pointer team secure a 49-42 victory over Russellville in a standout sophomore season.

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.

Survivors’ Challenge 10K/5K

2-5 p.m. — Reynolds Cancer Support House — Fundraising event — Celebrate 34 years of community support while running for a cause.

Arts On Main — Scare & Share

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Arts On Main — Free entry — Dress up in your Halloween costume for candy and stickers in a festive atmosphere.