Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Rogers. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ City and chamber officials met Monday at the Rogers-Lowell Chamber headquarters to review the year’s strong economic growth — while noting ongoing challenges that could affect future plans. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas college students may apply for summer internships with Game and Fish to gain hands-on conservation experience in fields like wildlife management and IT (internships funded by conservation license plate sales). Applications close March 15. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ USDA announced financial help for Arkansas farmers and livestock producers affected by winter storms. Eligible producers must file a notice of loss by Mar. 1, 2027 to access aid for livestock, feed, and tree rehabilitation. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Cycling at Pea Ridge National Military Park now offers extra trails—a scenic route through the historic battlefield from 1862. Visitors are encouraged to ride more than one loop to fully enjoy the park's rich history. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas guard Darius Acuff earned his first SEC Player of the Week honor Monday (averaging 34.5 points, 5 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1 steal) during games against No. 17 Alabama and Missouri. The No. 20 Razorbacks host Texas A&M tomorrow and face No. 7 Florida later this week. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Local high school basketball teams in the 6A-West conference begin the final week of regular season play as cooler weather contrasts with heated competition; fans in Rogers can catch the action during upcoming games. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas announced that Georgia State transfer tight end Breylen Gilbert will join the Razorbacks as a walk-on and enroll this summer — he entered the transfer portal on Dec. 20 with three years of eligibility. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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