Good morning, Fort Smith.

Three new restaurants—Culver's, Dog Haus and Magnolia Social House—will open in Fort Smith in 2026.

Culver's will be built at 8450 Rogers Avenue, Magnolia Social House is set for March in the former Taliano's building, and Bricktown will rebuild on the historic Adelaide Hall lot.

ArcBest CEO Judy McReynolds will retire on Dec.

31 after a 28-year career with the Fort Smith-based trucking company, and she will continue as chairman; Company President Seth Runser will assume CEO duties on Jan. 1 (as planned).

On Friday, Dec. 19, many residents used Fort Smith Transit's free ride day at the downtown transfer station + the service helped ease holiday travel ahead of Christmas.

UAFS men's basketball beat Drury 94-86 on Sunday in their final game before the holiday break as Jarren McAllister and Kameron Johnson recorded double-doubles to keep the team unbeaten at 11-0.

The UAFS women's team lost 49-47 on Saturday in a close nonconference contest at the Stubblefield Center.

Arkansas sports gave fans a memorable 2025 as the men's basketball team reached the Sweet 16 and the OmaHogs advanced to the College World Series semi-finals — with coaching changes in women's basketball and football and national honors for Bri Ellis and Maria Jose Marin.

After winning their first state title, the Mansfield Tigers earned all-state honors from the Arkansas Activities Association on Thursday — a historic milestone for the team.

$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.