Good morning, Fort Smith.

Fort Smith will host a dedication ceremony for Madison Marsh Avenue on Friday, Oct.

30 at 4:30 p.m. at S. 41st Street & Gary Street, where the event will honor Madison Marsh—a 2019 Southside High graduate and Miss America 2024—and invite residents to attend.

On Friday, Oct. 23 from 5:30–7:30 p.m., families will ride the Halloween Express at Creekmore Park.

The free event features train rides, festive decorations, punch-a-cup goodies, crafts, local booths, and food like hot dogs and chips.

The 20th annual Octubafest takes place on Oct.

11 at the Reynolds Room at the Smith Pendergraft Campus Center. Low brass musicians in grades nine through twelve and up check in at 1 p.m., join a play-along at 1:30 p.m., and get pizza + drinks at 4 p.m. before a free concert at 5 p.m.

A panel of state legislators recommended a 2.51% increase in per-student funding for public schools for the upcoming school year, and the proposal is expected to guide future legislation.

After a 34-7 loss at Texas A&M, Arkansas is set to adjust its defense and run support ahead of its game versus Tennessee, which averages 240 rushing yards per game.

The Volunteers will face the Razorbacks at Frank Broyles Field Saturday at 3:15 p.m.

Fort Smith Southside beat Rogers in five sets in a lively 6A-West volleyball match — the game even saw half-price food announced in the third set to keep the energy high.