Good morning, Rogers.

United Way Fort Smith Area is hosting its 21st annual Fill the Bus campaign, where shoppers can drop off school supplies at Walmart locations in Fort Smith, Rogers, Van Buren, Paris and nearby areas—supplies that will support local students as they start the school year.

The event will run Friday, July 25 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with Paris hosting donations on Friday only.

Gardeners at Two Rivers Park share garden plots in full sun to grow vegetables — they work side by side with people of all ages who exchange tips and extra produce — creating a space where neighbors come together as they tend their gardens.

Horticulture expert Janet Carson advises local gardeners to prune bigleaf hydrangeas now to protect next year’s blooms after the heavy rains and to remove herbicide-damaged tomato plants, control chamber bitter weeds by hoeing, hand pulling, or spot spraying, and carefully adjust fallen trees leaning on crape myrtles—ensuring a timely recovery of their gardens.

Bentonville West won the Border Bash 7-on-7 championship game in Siloam Springs on Friday when the team held onto the ball as time ran out—securing a final advantage over Greenwood.

At SEC media days released Friday, media members picked Texas to win the league title while Arkansas was projected to finish 14th in the conference.

The Razorbacks received 764 polling points and had three players selected to preseason All-SEC teams — Fernando Carmona Jr., Cam Ball and Devin Bale.

Alabama Shakes Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Momentary — $187+ — Last-minute concert tickets available for an evening with Alabama Shakes in Bentonville.

Little Big Town with Carly Pearce & Carter Faith

7-8:30 p.m. — The Walmart AMP — Ticket prices vary — Experience a summer night filled with country hits from Little Big Town and their special guests.

Bollywood Night Dance and Restore

6-8 p.m. — YogaSix Bentonville — Space is limited — Enjoy an evening of lively Bollywood dance followed by a soothing restore session set to calming music.

Beau Jennings Solo Acoustic Performance

2-4 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy an intimate acoustic show by musician Beau Jennings in a cozy library setting.

The Ghost Inside

7-8:30 p.m. — The Walmart AMP — Tickets required — Experience a high-energy show from multi-platinum Danish rock band Volbeat blending hard rock with elements of punk and metal.

NW Section Scholarship Bowling Tournament

12-7 p.m. — Fast Lane Entertainment — Entry fee applies — Join the excitement at the 12th Annual NWA AIA Bowling Tournament with 60 team slots available.

Founders Classical Academy Rogers - Kindergarten Meet the Teacher

3-4 p.m. — Founders Classical Academy - Rogers — Free entry — Kindergarten students can meet their teachers, classmates, and tour their classrooms before the school year begins.

School Tours for Prospective 7-12th grade students

Thinking about joining our creative community? Come see what makes Arkansas Arts Academy a unique and innovative learning environment. Tour our beautiful campus, explore our performance spaces, learn about our arts-integrated curriculum, meet staff, and ask questions. Spaces available for fall enrollment. School starts August 13, 2025, Tuesday, August 5th from 5:30-6:30, 506 West Poplar Street, Rogers 72756. Don't miss this opportunity to discover all that AAA offers and how your student can be a part of it.

FCA Rogers Meet the Teacher Event

3-4 p.m. — Founders Classical Academy - Rogers — Free entry — 1st-6th graders discover their new classrooms and meet their teachers and classmates.

Meet the Teacher Night for Grades 7-12

3-4 p.m. — Founders Classical Academy - Rogers — Free entry — Meet your teachers and classmates while exploring new classrooms ahead of the school year.