Good morning, Fort Smith.

Sam T. Sicard was named chairman of First Bank Corp. and First National Bank of Fort Smith — continuing his family's leadership legacy as a fifth-generation banker who has served as president and CEO since 2011 and upholding a local banking tradition that began in 1872.

River Valley Film Society announced Wednesday that the Fort Smith International Film Festival generated an economic impact of $260,000—attracting 1,083 guests and yielding 689 hotel room nights, a record for the event.

The festival showcased films from over 30 countries and helped boost regional creative activity.

Fort Smith’s Adrian Falcon attended the Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium Conference in Chicago from Oct 9–10 to learn about global economic trends and risk management for ATU finance students — he and four peers joined sessions with Federal Reserve economists and toured key financial institutions to gain practical insights into investment strategies. This experience helped them connect classroom lessons with real-world finance.

Christina Long and Ethan Westerman talked about ESPN’s ranking of Power Four football coach jobs and Arkansas’ spot in that list—Anthony Kristensen previewed Razorback basketball’s upcoming exhibition games against Cincinnati and Memphis.

Van Buren will travel to Greenwood Thursday night to play for first place in the 6A-West— the only game in town and the contest will decide team rankings.

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.

RHCSA Exam Preparation Training

Nov 17-21 — Fort Smith Adult Education Center — $2250 — Enhance your Linux skills and prepare for the RHCSA certification in a comprehensive 5-day course.

Book Lover's Club

10 AM – 12 PM — Fort Smith Public Library — Free entry — Discuss your latest reads in a community of fellow book enthusiasts.