Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of October.
Good morning, Fort Smith.
🎭 Culture
The Arkansas Center for the Creative Arts announced its 2026-27 Stars on Stage season featuring music, theatre, dance, visual art and film events starting Oct.
29-30 through next May. Events include A Night of Jazz, the Fall Festival, Godspell, Shrek Kids and Frozen Jr. at local venues.
🎓 Education
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith students serve as service navigators at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith this semester to help patients and families navigate their care.
They work about 12 hours per week from September to December under hospital mentor guidance — a program designed to offer hands-on patient support.
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith hosted Family Weekend Oct.
16-17 with about 400 people enjoying a family banquet, outdoor movie night, and Saturday’s Pumpkin Dash 5K, Fall Fest and Chili Cookoff; the Student Veterans Association won the chili contest and Alexandra Gray earned a $1,000 scholarship.
UAFS received its first NIH grant of $132K to buy a Sable Systems Respirometry System for research and teaching across campus and plans to enhance interdisciplinary studies in biology, psychology and geosciences—equipment that will give students opportunities on par with larger research universities.
🏈 Sports
Smaller classification prep volleyball teams in Fort Smith begin their postseason this week — Class 5A and 6A teams will complete one final regular-season week to secure state tournament spots.
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