Good morning, Rogers.

Lauren Spencer has been named the new 5NEWS weekend evening anchor and will be on air Saturdays at 6 and 10 p.m. and Sundays at 5:30 and 10 p.m.—she will also continue to report during the week and succeed Rachel Williams, who left in June.

A cyclist was airlifted to a hospital with severe injuries after he was struck by a vehicle when he rode through a red light at the intersection of South Eighth and West Oak streets in Rogers—police said the driver was not found at fault.

Fisherman Dwayne Culmer said that plastic purple worms catch more black bass than live bait when natural worms are less active on Beaver Lake—he used the lure during early May outings in the Rocky Branch area.

Coach Sam Pittman received verbal commitments on Monday from linebacker Daylen Green of Havana and receiver Blair Irvin III of Bentonville, making them the 18th and 19th recruits in the Razorbacks 2026 class.

Green, who visited Fayetteville last weekend and earned a 4.0 GPA, and Irvin, who picked Arkansas over other offers after an official visit, add local talent + build team depth.

The Uncrowned Kings Concert

8-10 p.m. — Railyard Live at Butterfield Stage — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening with the harmonious sounds of a talented local musical collective.

DAD GAMES 2025

11 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Rogers — Ticket required — Compete in the ultimate arcade showdown and showcase family spirit at the 2nd Annual DAD GAMES.

TOBYMAC with Zach Williams and We The Kingdom

7:00-8:30 PM — The Walmart AMP — Check website for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening of inspiring music with leading Christian artists.

Old Dominion Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Walmart AMP — Tickets from $41 — Catch Old Dominion live for a night of country music entertainment.

Firework Spectacular with Symphony of Northwest Arkansas

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Walmart AMP — Tickets start at $7 — Experience a dazzling fireworks show accompanied by the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas for a memorable Independence Day celebration.