Good morning, Fort Smith.

Fort Smith school district administrators recommend closing Carnall and Spradling elementary schools due to low attendance and high upgrade costs; if approved at the Jan.

26 meeting, 275 Spradling students will shift to Sutton and 152 Carnall students will move to either Beard or Cavanaugh (about 2.5 miles away).

Arkansas basketball's win over Queens moves the team closer to SEC play as they prepare for an upcoming game against Houston — while Razorbacks football staff moves and transfer portal prospects were discussed.

The UAFS men’s basketball team improved to 10-0 with a 78-64 win over UTPB at the River City Holiday Classic on Wednesday in San Antonio, Texas + bench players scored 51 points.

They will conclude nonconference play Sunday at Drury at 1 p.m.

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.

STEAM Team: Snowflakes Workshop

3:30-5:00 p.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Explore science and art by creating snowflake designs with marshmallows and toothpicks.

Growing Little Readers: Everyday Literacy for Every Family

5:30-7 p.m. — Fort Smith Public Library (Main Library) — Free entry — Discover practical tools to foster children's literacy and love for reading through everyday activities.

Open Mic Night

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Fort Smith Public Library — Free entry — A casual evening for poets and musicians to showcase their talent or enjoy performances.

Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles

8:30-9:30 p.m. — United States Marshals Museum — Ticketed event — Experience the timeless music of The Beatles performed by a string quartet under candlelight.