Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of June.
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🎭 Culture
Local artists can submit works for the sixth annual Our Art, Our Region, Our Time exhibit at Walton Arts Center until Monday, Aug.
10; selected pieces will be on display in the Alexander Gallery at the Porter Art Warehouse from Friday, Sept. 25 until Sunday, Dec. 20.
Tickets for the Tony Award-winning musical The Outsiders go on sale Wednesday, June 10 at 10 a.m. at waltonartscenter.org or by calling 479.443.5600, and the show will run for eight performances from Sept.
1 to Sept. 6 using standard ticket prices of $48.30 to $131.10.
🎓 Education
Pea Ridge School District filled several key administrative and coaching roles in May after multiple resignations.
Dana Tabor was moved to assistant superintendent while Darah Bennett, Rebecca Goins, Kelsey Meeks, and others took on new leadership positions (including head coaches Max Hotelling for football and Reed Smith for girls basketball).
🏛️ Government
Local mayors met on June 1 to address a weather radar gap that leaves 15 counties in north-central Arkansas less protected from tornadoes and flash floods.
Representatives from Rogers, Little Rock, and Jonesboro are now exploring new radar installations and improved ham radio coverage to better warn residents.
🎉 Rogers Events
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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.
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.
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!
Bob Dylan Concert
6:00-8:30 p.m. — The Walmart AMP — Tickets available — Experience the legendary Bob Dylan live with special guest Lucinda Williams.
2026 July 4th Fireworks Spectacular
8-11 p.m. — Walmart AMP — Tickets starting at $11 — Celebrate Independence Day with a breathtaking fireworks display at Walmart AMP.
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