Rogers Local News – Friday, February 20th, 2026

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Friday, February 20th, 2026

Good morning, Rogers. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.

CULTURE NEWS

➤ Artist Carla Edwards will deliver a free lecture at UA’s School of Art (a free event showcasing her creative process) to offer local art enthusiasts a chance to learn about her work. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
➤ A historical postcard recounts lumber baron J.A.C. Blackburn’s legacy as he built his home at 220 N. Fourth St. in 1907 to showcase his timber work; he served in the Arkansas Legislature and restored War Eagle Mill before passing in 1919, and the house still stands. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Rogers School District plans to hire additional building security officers next year and explore new child care options for students’ families (details are pending). Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

➤ Benton, Madison, and Boone counties imposed burn bans amid a high wildfire risk, and Benton County's ban stays active until 7 a.m. today as officials monitor conditions. Pea Ridge National Military Park plans to conduct prescribed burns on Friday through Sunday on up to 450 acres to reduce fire fuels. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Matt Jones and Bubba Carpenter preview the Arkansas-Xavier baseball series by discussing Xavier’s strong start and the potential return of Kuhio Aloy ahead of the first weekend of games at Baum-Walker Stadium (a local sports highlight). Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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