Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
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🏘️ Community
Residents can plan a fun weekend with the 5NEWS Weekend Guide listing events from July 25th to 27th, including farmers markets, live music, hikes and art shows in Rogers, Springdale, Bella Vista and other nearby towns.
The guide details times, locations and ticket prices, such as $30 to $300 at Walmart AMP and rides on the Arkansas + Missouri Railroad, to help readers choose their next outing.
🎭 Culture
Pea Ridge will celebrate its 175th anniversary on Aug.
9 with Founders Day featuring a parade that starts at 10 a.m. and an opening ceremony at noon led by Mayor Nathan See while historical demonstrations and musical entertainment add to the festivities; pageants on Aug. 8 will include Miss Pea Ridge participants and antique cars in the celebrations.
🏛️ Government
A federal judge said on Wednesday he would try to rule soon on whether Act 624—signed by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on April 16th to ban out-of-state pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacies—should be blocked during ongoing litigation.
The law is set to take full effect on Jan. 1, 2026 and has led to multiple lawsuits challenging its constitutionality.
USDA cut more than $1B in funding for local food programs—removing key support for Arkansas farms that help supply schools and food banks.
The agency also closed 12 regional food business centers, leaving rural communities with fewer technical resources.
🎉 Rogers Events
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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.
Lukas Wigington Live at JJ's Grill
6 PM – 12 AM — JJ's Grill Rogers — Cover TBA — Enjoy an evening of original tunes from Rogers' very own singer-songwriter Lukas Wigington.
Railyard Live Concert Series: Papadosio
7-10 p.m. — Railyard Live at Butterfield Stage — Tickets available — Experience the dynamic sounds of Papadosio blending prog rock, livetronica, and jazz in an immersive concert.
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