Good morning, Fort Smith.

South 46th Street from Phoenix Avenue to Savannah St will be closed today through Oct.

13 for drainage improvements—officials say the work will boost water flow to help prevent flooding. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes during the closure.

The City of Fort Smith Mayor and Board of Directors will attend the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce 2025 Annual Meeting today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Fort Smith Convention Center—55 South 7th Street.

A lawsuit filed Oct. 6 by a Franklin County citizen challenges Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Secretary of State Cole Jester’s timeline to hold a special election for Senate District 26 after Sen. Gary Stubblefield died on Sept.

2—Colt Shelby says the revised June 9 election date violates state law by delaying the election beyond 150 days and leaving voters without representation for key budget sessions.

City officials approved a street closure for sections of Ward Avenue to Terry Street, Roberts Boulevard, and Taylor Avenue for TREO Foundation’s The Walk — 5K Fun Run scheduled for October 11th from 10 AM to 1 PM.

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith joined a statewide effort to train college students about the deadly risks of counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl.

On Monday the campus held a session for nearly 200 students and received Fentanyl Harm Prevention kits — Attorney General Tim Griffin led the initiative and UAFS police officer Sgt. Gartrell earned a Naloxone Lifesaving Award for his quick response with Narcan.

Senior fullback Andrew Burton rushed for 193 yards on 30 carries and 3 touchdowns to lead Mansfield to a 35-24 win against Charleston on Friday—continuing his running legacy.

His strong play highlights Mansfield’s top performance in the Class 3A-1 Conference showdown.

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.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Admin I Training

Nov 3-7 — Fort Smith Adult Education Center — $2250 — Gain essential skills in Linux system administration through hands-on labs and expert instruction.

Kaia Larsen Book Signing: Superhero Sister

4-6 p.m. — Fort Smith Public Library — Cash preferred — Discover the art of manifestation with local author and photojournalist Kaia Larsen at her book signing event.