Good morning, Fort Smith.

Kara Crowley, associate director of philanthropy and engagement at UAFS, uses her debt-free education experience (earned with scholarships) to help donors provide student scholarships and program funding (for quality classrooms) that improve learning opportunities.

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced on Friday that over $15 million in Community Assistance Program grants will support child victim services across Arkansas — the Hamilton Center for Child Advocacy in Fort Smith is set to receive more than $300,000, with funds provided in January.

Fort Smith is asking residents for ideas on using the 111-acre Acme Brick site on Old Greenwood Road; the city bought the site in October 2023 for flood mitigation and stormwater management.

A public meeting (drawing strong turnout) prompted officials to invite further input via an online page.

The No. 14 Razorbacks (a 9-2 team) will play a 4:30 p.m. homecoming game against No. 8 Houston at the Prudential Center in Newark today; junior D.J.

Wagner (a Camden state title winner) looks forward to playing in front of friends and family.

$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.