Good morning, Rogers.

Alice Walton has boosted local growth by expanding Crystal Bridges Museum with new exhibits open since June 6 and launching tuition waivers at the Alice L.

Walton School of Medicine. Her foundation also partners with Bentonville School District to bring healthcare education to the community + improve living standards.

The 82nd Annual Rodeo of the Ozarks, hosted by the Springdale Benevolent Foundation, will run June 24–27 at Parsons Stadium in Springdale (gates open 6:00 p.m. nightly with rodeo action beginning at 7:30 p.m.) and features themed nights, a parade at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday and a fireworks finale on Saturday.

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is accepting applications for special deer hunt permits in popular wildlife management areas until July 1.

Hunters must pay a five-dollar fee per permit and may apply as individuals or groups online.

Bentonville announced that Southwest Barron Road + Southwest North Fork Street will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday for utility line work, while in Rogers the intersection of Olrich and Fourth streets closed Monday and remains closed through Thursday.

At Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers today, Reese Jones said that black bass are biting top-water buzz baits along timbered points while catfish are active with liver or stink bait.

The report also notes techniques for catching crappie, striped bass, trout and walleye at nearby lakes.

Russian big man Ilia Frolov is set to complete paperwork in the U.S. to join Arkansas basketball for the 2026-27 season.

Sources close to coach John Calipari confirmed his planned addition to the team.

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.

Summer Sports Camp Volleyball Camp

7:15-8:45 p.m. — Rogers Activity Center — Registration required — Improve your volleyball skills before the fall season.