Friday, April 4th, 2025

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Good morning, Rogers. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday — April 3 — NWA Gives supported nonprofits in Northwest Arkansas, including the Pedal it Forward workshop at the Jones Center in Springdale where volunteers repaired donated bicycles and the group aimed to raise $10,000. The event helped local organizations receive essential funding through community donations. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ On Thursday, NWA Gives supported nonprofits in Northwest Arkansas as Pedal it Forward aimed to raise $10,000 through donations while volunteers worked at the Jones Center in Springdale—fixing bicycles for those in need. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mercer Mass Timber finished mass timber production for the buildings on Walmart's Home Office campus in Bentonville—when complete, the campus will be the largest in the United States to use mass timber. The Conway facility supplied cross-laminated and glue-laminated timber to support Walmart's sustainability vision. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chefs Matthew Cooper with Conifer and Rafael Rios with Yeyo’s El Alma de Mexico were named finalists for the prestigious James Beard Award in the Best Chef of the South category — their achievement highlights Bentonville’s rising culinary scene. Winners will be revealed on June 16 in Chicago. 5 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at Rogers Heritage High School were briefly evacuated Thursday morning after a fire alarm was triggered in the mechanical room, per Superintendent Jeff Perry—students returned inside after a short delay as a fire engine was seen parked near the building. 4029 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Heavy rainfall is forecast in Northwest Arkansas this week and experts warned drivers to avoid deep water while ensuring their cars have good tire tread and working headlights so emergency crews can find them quickly. Driving instructor Kimma Harper recommended the SWOCO method—seat belts, windows out, children first, oldest to youngest—and stressed that if rising water pressure prevents door or window opening, drivers should exit immediately. 4029 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kansas transfer guard Wyvette Mayberry committed to the Arkansas women’s basketball team yesterday. The 5-7 guard will be a sixth-year player after missing most of the 2024-25 season with a knee injury and is the daughter of former men’s basketball legend Lee Mayberry. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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Soulful Candlelight Yoga and Reiki Healing
7-8:30 p.m. — NWA Healing Hub — Check event page for costs — Experience gentle yoga by candlelight followed by a restorative Reiki session.
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7th Annual Kid's Splash & Dash
2-3:30 p.m. — Bentonville Community Center — Registration required — Dive into fun and support MS research with this exciting kids' race event.
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Ty Myers Live Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — JJ's Live — Tickets available online or at the door — Enjoy great music from Ty Myers & Harper O'Neill with your favorite drinks.
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