Good morning, Fort Smith.

Fort Smith Public Library will host its annual Holiday Open House from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec.

14 at the Main Branch (3201 Rogers Ave). The event is free and open to the public.

Three Arkansas universities will hold commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec.

13 and award more than 1,400 degrees. UAFS will host ceremonies at the Stubblefield Center while Arkansas Tech and UA-Fayetteville stage graduations at Tucker Coliseum and Bud Walton Arena.

Arkansas football coach Ryan Silverfield unveiled the 2026 schedule on Thursday during an SEC Network special.

The season starts Sept. 5 against North Alabama, with a home opener facing Georgia on Sept. 19 and a finale against LSU on Nov. 28 — key dates as the team begins a new era.

On Thursday, Fort Smith Northside's offense shone at Farmington during the Dairy Queen Cardinal Classic — the team hit seven three-pointers in the opening quarter to start the tournament.

On Thursday night, the Greenwood Bulldogs rallied from behind to win 47-44 over Waldron at H.B.

Stewart Arena. Their strong second-half play sealed the comeback victory.

An Evening with Jane Austen

6:30-11 p.m. — Bonneville House — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday with a Regency dinner, wine tasting, and dance lessons.

Candlelight Christmas Concert

6:30-8:30 p.m. — United States Marshals Museum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Christmas Carols performed by strings under candlelight.

$5 Movie Night at King Opera House

12-2 p.m. — King Opera House — $5 entry — Enjoy a budget-friendly movie screening in a historic venue.

Wiggle Worms Storytime

10-11 a.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Enjoy rhymes, songs, and stories in a delightful interactive storytime for babies and caregivers.

Children's Storytime

10-11 a.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Enjoy stories, songs, and puppetry in a delightful weekly gathering for kids and caregivers.