Good morning, Rogers.

Arvest Bank is testing a program to designate three bilingual branches to serve Spanish speakers, with the first on South Pleasant Drive in Springdale reopening in the third quarter.

A branch in Lawton is planned and one in Kansas City is under construction, with potential sites in Rogers and elsewhere.

Northwest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville reported a year-over-year increase in concurrent credit course enrollment today as the spring semester begins (the report shows more students compared to last year).

Washington Regional Medical Center was named to Becker's Hospital Review's 100 Great Hospitals in America List for 2025 and is the only Arkansas hospital to receive the honor, recognizing its clinical care, patient safety and innovation.

Anglers on Lake Ouachita are catching strong striper bites as Bobby McGehee uses white horse head jigs while guide Jon Conklin on Beaver Lake advises trying for trout this afternoon.

Hikers & bikers can explore scenic paths along Little Sugar Creek in Bella Vista, choosing between high road and low road routes for a streamside adventure with views of bluffs.

University of Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. earned his record fifth straight SEC freshman honor on Monday after scoring 45 points in two key road games (at Ole Miss and Auburn), and he could pad his streak when the Razorbacks host South Carolina at Walton Arena on Wednesday.

Rainbow trout were stocked in Lake Atalanta in Rogers as part of the statewide Family and Community Fishing Program, allowing anglers 16 and older with the proper licenses to catch up to five trout per day.

NWA Comic Con 2026

6 PM – 11 AM — Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas — Ticket prices vary — Explore the world of comics and fandom in Rogers!

The Art of Cake

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Kaleidoscope Collective — Ticketed entry — Experience an evening of interactive art featuring local cake artists and delectable treats.

VariYoga Zen with Jen

10:00-11:15 a.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free — Experience a sustainable and adaptable yoga practice with gentle flows and challenging movements for all abilities.