Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
Good morning, Rogers.
🏘️ Community
Outdoor events this spring include AGFC nature programs in Springdale and Fort Smith, Fishing Fridays (9 a.m. to noon) at Murphy Park and Lake Springdale, a silent auction open house at Northsong in Fayetteville, volunteer trail work, a fly fishing film festival and Hawksbill trail improvements.
💼 Business
Harps Food Stores announced it will deploy SmartMeals, an AI-powered shopping assistant from Associated Wholesale Grocers, across 150 stores later this year.
The rollout is expected to bring new technology to enhance grocery shopping.
🎭 Culture
Walton Arts Center announces Artosphere: Arkansas' Arts + Nature Festival from May 1-17, offering free and ticketed events across Northwest Arkansas with live music at Hunt Chapel in Rogers and diverse workshops in the Bradberry Rose Garden.
Tickets and details are available through the festival website.
Kesha announced that her Freedom Tour will stop at the Walmart AMP on Wednesday, Aug.
5 as part of the 2026 Synchrony Concert Series. Gates open (5:30 p.m.) with the show starting (7 p.m.) at the venue.
Dirty Heads and 311 will perform at the Walmart AMP on Wednesday, Aug.
26 for the So Glad You Made It Tour, featuring Atmosphere and ROME. Ticket presales begin today at 10 a.m. and public sales start on Friday, March 27, with prices from $43.60 to $135 plus taxes.
TLC and Salt-N-Pepa will co-headline the IT’S ICONIC tour with En Vogue at Walmart AMP on Tuesday, Sept.
29 (gates open at 6 p.m. with the show at 7:30 p.m.). Ticket presales start today at 10 a.m. with public sales beginning Thursday, March 26.
🎓 Education
The National Education Association donated $68,000 to support an amendment effort requiring private schools that take state funds to follow public school rules + offer universal pre-kindergarten.
For AR Kids must gather 90,704 signatures by July 3 to qualify the measure for the ballot.
🏈 Sports
Matt Jones and Bubba Carpenter discussed the Razorbacks securing a 2-1 win in a road series game at South Carolina on the WholeHogSports Daily Podcast.
The victory improved the team's SEC record to 4-2.
At Beaver Lake today, fishing guide Jon Conklin said water temperatures are rising and striped bass are moving to the south end (with continued good catches at Prairie Creek) and Rocky Branch (offering anglers more options) ahead of spawning season.
The No. 7 Arkansas men’s golf team is 18 under after 36 holes at Valspar Collegiate Invitational in Houston and trails first-place Auburn by 12 shots, with the tournament set to conclude today with 18 holes.
🎉 Rogers Events
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Time Travelers Vintage Expo
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Rogers Convention Center — Admission details not listed — Discover a vintage wonderland with the best in clothing, home goods, and retro-inspired handmade items.
Opening Night
7:05-9 p.m. — Arvest Ballpark — Family-friendly — Experience the excitement of the NWA Naturals home opener with fireworks and a vibrant game atmosphere.
NWA German Language Table Gathering
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Bauhaus Biergarten — Free entry — Practice your German over drinks and engage with fellow language enthusiasts.
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