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Rogers
Friday, April 18th, 2025
Good morning, Rogers. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two Rogers officers were injured when an officer cleaning a firearm accidentally discharged it — the round hit his leg and then struck a colleague's foot — and although neither injury is life-threatening, both officers were taken to a local hospital while the department begins an internal investigation. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments on the LEARNS Act Indoctrination section but did not take further action on Attorney General Tim Griffin's request to lift a court order that stops the state from enforcing it. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders vetoed House Bill 1889 that would have allowed drive-through dispensary access for medical marijuana to help patients such as Cindy Moffitt, who has stage four cancer. Lawmakers remain puzzled about the move — they may wait for the next session or try to override the decision. 5 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The state Department of Health said Thursday that four flu deaths were reported in Arkansas last week, raising the season's toll to 174. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
~ Theodore Roosevelt
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