Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of May.
Good morning, Rogers.
Benton County held a ceremony today to honor Specialty Courts graduates and mark the Drug Court's 25th anniversary — Rogers police Lt. Steve Linton said he was inspired by seeing people turn their lives around.
A stem cell donor drive is underway at Ozarks Community Hospital in Gravette to help patients battling blood cancers.
Organized by Maggie McKenzie and the Gravette Kiwanis Club, the event uses a simple cheek swab to join the registry.
An analysis reveals that the Razorbacks finished seventh in the SEC (a result of one of the toughest conference schedules rather than weak play) and that the challenging slate has affected their national ranking.
The Razorbacks trailed Ole Miss 4-3 entering the bottom of the ninth inning and patient hitters attempted to turn the game around (focusing on strong plate appearances) in a key moment.
Arkansas' designated hitter Kuhio Aloy hit a 469-foot home run that landed inside a BBQ food truck at Baum-Walker Stadium on May 3, captivating nearly 10,000 fans and adding an unusual twist to the Razorbacks' 5-4 win over Ole Miss.
Cole Floyd won the tournament at Beaver Lake on Sunday, May 3 by edging Wesley Strader by 14 ounces in the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour, earning a $150,000 prize.
Anglers now look forward to another contest at Grand Lake from June 18 to 21.
Railyard Live Concert Series: Tributes to Iconic Bands
7-10 p.m. — Railyard Live at Butterfield Stage — Free entry — Enjoy tribute performances to Alanis Morissette, Green Day, and Third Eye Blind in a vibrant outdoor setting.
Zacarias Ferreira Live Concert
9 p.m. — VIBRA NIGHT CLUB — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night of regional music with Zacarias Ferreira.
Open Stage Night
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Music Depot — $5 cover — A collaborative night for artists to showcase their talents and jam together.
Dave Matthews Band Summer Tour
7:30 PM — The Walmart AMP — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the rhythm of the road with the iconic Dave Matthews Band in an energetic live performance.
PawPalooza Adoption Event
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Walmart Supercenter — Free entry — Celebrate furry friends with local adoptions and pet-friendly activities.
Cole Phillips Concert
7-10 p.m. — Railyard Live at Butterfield Stage — Ticketed event — Enjoy the raw authenticity and powerful vocals of rising country star Cole Phillips.
Black Crowes Live Performance
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Walmart AMP — Ticket prices vary — Experience the genre-bending sounds of the Black Crowes in their electrifying live show.
Taylorville - A Tribute to Taylor Swift
8-11 p.m. — The Walmart AMP, 5079 W Northgate Rd, Rogers, AR — Tickets available — Immerse yourself in a night of Taylor Swift's chart-topping hits and cherished deep cuts.
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