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Rogers
Saturday, April 19th, 2025
Good morning, Rogers. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas' jobless rate in March climbed slightly to 3.7% from 3.4% a year ago—still below the national rate of 4.2%. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hope Academy will close its Highfill campus at the end of the school year—final classes are on May 27—to start a new program that offers trauma-informed academic and health support to students statewide. The school received a unanimous vote to dissolve and will work with local schools to support its 50 current students. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Hope Academy in Highfill will close its physical school at the end of this school year with classes ending May 27—while it shifts to a shared service model to offer trauma care to K-12 schools statewide. A pilot program is underway with a full rollout expected in the 2026-27 school year to help students who have had hard times. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Weather Service in North Little Rock warned that flash flooding and severe weather are possible over the weekend in Arkansas—residents should stay alert and monitor local forecasts for updates. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Joellen Wright was named head volleyball coach at Springdale High School—she said her connection with students at George Junior High School in Springdale pulled her into coaching even though she had not planned to lead a high school team again. 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
In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.
~ Thomas Jefferson
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