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Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Rogers. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Rogers Aquatic Center opens Saturday at 11 a.m. offering pools + water slides and a splash pad for families cooling off this holiday weekend. Meanwhile, the OZ Stage Race takes place over Memorial Day weekend with stage one running today at Sugar Creek Center, stage two Saturday at 7:30 a.m., and stage three Sunday at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve. 4029 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Walmart in Bentonville reported strong quarterly sales above expectations and a 7.3% growth, though on Thursday its forecast was weaker and shares dropped 2% before trading. Retail success was driven by online orders + speedy deliveries. 4029 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Benton County Master Gardeners present the Victorian Plants program on Saturday, June 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Key Wing Education Center (near Vera’s Victorian Garden) to explore heirloom and native plant varieties in Rogers. Rogers-Lowell Chamber of Commerce
- ➤ A ballot initiative proposes strict facility, transportation, and personnel requirements for small private schools (such as Prism North America) that could reduce funding for programs assisting lower-income students, while critics warn the measure may force schools to meet standards meant for larger districts, limiting access in underserved areas. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Local organizations and school districts are offering free summer meals for students in need in Northwest Arkansas. The Samaritan Community Center serves free lunches daily (10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.), and Fayetteville Public Schools runs a food truck program to help kids get needed nutrition amid rising costs. 5 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ VEG ER for Pets opens a 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital at 1805 S. 46th St. in Rogers on Thursday, June 18 to provide immediate care including surgeries, ultrasounds, and x-rays for local pet families — the first location in Arkansas — ensuring prompt treatment and family comfort. Rogers-Lowell Chamber of Commerce
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marcus Myhan of Bentonville West overcame a nearly 600-point deficit and a 3-hour rain delay to win the state decathlon at Springdale Har-Ber yesterday, while Bryant’s D'Ariah Harris earned the heptathlon title with strong performances in the high jump and shot put. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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