Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
Good morning, Rogers.
The Dotted Pig Boutique in Rogers, operating for nearly 10 years with two locations, ordered bulk inventory ahead of potential tariffs—owner Sherry Puttkammer said the purchase secures enough stock through the end of the year.
Senate Bill 421 now heads to the governor’s desk—sponsor Bart Hester said he expects a signing in the next several days—which would let the state borrow up to $500 million to fix water and sewer systems.
If voters approve the measure in November, the bond amount could increase by $200 million to help fund needed projects.
Immigrants needing to check in with federal ICE must now travel from Fayetteville and Fort Smith to Little Rock for in-person check-ins — as confirmed by an immigrant rights group and a Rogers immigration attorney on Thursday.
The change from weekly check-ins at the previous locations to a once-a-month schedule in Little Rock may make travel challenging for those with pending immigration cases.
The Arkansas Supreme Court accepted two motions from Chief Justice Baker’s attorney to advance a decision in her dispute with Administrative Office Director Marty Sullivan.
The conflict began after Baker’s unscheduled visit to Sullivan’s office in December, which prompted new court security rules — no decision date is set.
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.
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.
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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