Good morning, Fort Smith.

UAFS junior Riplee Breeden says the campus feels like a home away from home as the annual Howdy Dance welcomes new friends.

She also supports first-year students as a first-year RA and works at the RAWC to help everyone feel included.

Blake Rickman of UAFS finished the Executive Leadership Academy earlier this year and said the intensive mentorship boosted his confidence in managing college operations.

He noted the program helped build a new network and strengthened his resolve to create comprehensive engagement models for students and alumni + drive university growth.

Jayden Robinson joined UAFS and quickly grew as a leader by taking roles with the Black Student Alliance plus serving as a counselor and Cub Camp chair; the first-generation student said the supportive campus helped him find his place.

The Arvest Foundation awarded a $50,000 grant to the UAFS Foundation on Monday to support the new Center for Mother and Infant Healthcare (which will feature simulation labs for training in obstetric and pediatric care) in Fort Smith.

A new availability report shows that junior linebacker Bradley Shaw, who missed the Tulsa win due to an ankle injury, is cleared to play as the Razorbacks face Texas A&M at Kyle Field at 6 p.m. Saturday on ESPN2.

The Fort Smith Southside Lady Mavericks swept Northside Arena in the high-stakes Battle of Rogers Avenue Thursday, Oct.

1 to boost their playoff hopes — Rylee Cofey led the charge during the game.