Daily
Rogers
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Rogers. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Two years after tornadoes struck on May 26, 2024 — damaging businesses and homes in Rogers, local leaders have rallied to rebuild the community. The Rogers Lowell Chamber reports 133 new businesses have opened since July, a sign of ongoing investment and recovery. 4029 News
- ➤ Blue Zoo Aquarium in Rogers will close permanently at the end of summer, with its final day expected around Aug. 1. A Facebook post thanked visitors for their support + local patrons recalled the venue's interactive exhibits that made it a community favorite. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Walton Arts Center announced today that AMP Up the Arts—a public benefit concert featuring Leon Thomas and sponsored by General Mills—will be held at the Walmart AMP on Wednesday, Oct. 7 with reservations opening at 10 am today to support local arts education programs. Rogers-Lowell Chamber of Commerce
- ➤ The Rogers Historical Museum is hosting a temporary exhibit titled 'Ozark Tourism: Land of a Million Smiles' that explores the region's tourism history and will be on view until April 1 (displayed in the Trammel Gallery at 313 S. Second St.). Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Police across Northwest Arkansas are ramping up seatbelt checks ahead of Memorial Day weekend as part of the Click It or Ticket campaign; officers may impose a fine ($25) if drivers are not buckled up to help reduce deadly crashes during increased travel. 4029 News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission reported that the 2026 spring turkey season ended May 10 with hunters checking 13,591 turkeys in northern Arkansas, marking the highest adult gobbler count since 1982 thanks to new management zones + strong opening day harvests. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas baseball faces Tennessee today at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in the SEC Tournament. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Christina Long and Tom Murphy discuss coach Ryan Silverfield’s All-In Roadshow (a series of community football events) and share offseason plans for Arkansas football on the WholeHogSports Daily Podcast today. Their conversation gives local fans valuable insight into team strategies. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Arkansas men’s golf team earned an NCAA Championship berth after finishing third on Wednesday at the Corvallis Regional held at Trysting Tree Golf Club (their best round following a slow start on Tuesday). They will compete next week in Carlsbad as part of the 30-team field. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Ozark United FC and Sporting Arkansas will launch a new girls soccer initiative this summer, featuring a Girls College ID Camp on June 20 and 21 and youth clinics for ages 5 to 10 to help local players gain training and college exposure without leaving the region. 5 News
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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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HARDY Concert at Walmart AMP
7-8:30 p.m. — Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion — Ticket info available — Experience a night of live music with HARDY in Rogers, AR.
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Mumford & Sons Concert
7:30-9:00 PM — The Walmart AMP — Cost info TBA — Experience the uplifting folk sounds of Mumford & Sons with special guest Dylan Gossett.
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AdventureCon 2026
— Fri, Jun 12 – Sun, Jun 14 — Rogers Convention Center — Entry fee information pending — Explore a whimsical forest of board games and tabletop gaming at this annual gathering.
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Second Time Around Music
7-11 p.m. — Railyard Live at Butterfield Stage — Check the box for a night of high-energy covers from the ‘80s, ‘90s, and 2000s with Second Time Around!
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