Daily
Rogers
Friday, August 1st, 2025
Good morning, Rogers. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ross DeVol stepped down from his roles as chief executive and board chairman at Heartland Forward+ he will remain as chairman emeritus and distinguished fellow. Angie Cooper will continue as president while taking on CEO duties, and Marc Holley becomes chairman of the board as the nonprofit works to generate $500 million to boost economic growth by 2030. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Junior H, a popular Mexican artist, will perform live at Walmart AMP in Rogers on Oct. 3 during his $AD BOYZ LIVE & BROKEN TOUR. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. today — with prices ranging from $65 to $285. 5 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jim Borden, Kermit Womack, and Leland Barclay were inducted yesterday in Springdale into the Arkansas Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame—honoring their decades of work in Arkansas sports journalism. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Big Time Rush Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Walmart AMP — Tickets vary in price from $70 — Enjoy live music from the popular boy band Big Time Rush.
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Putt for Paws Fundraiser featuring Lukas Wigington
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Foghorn's Wings Burgers & More — Check website for details — Enjoy a day of music and mini-golf while supporting a good cause for pets.
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Dirt Church Gravel Ride
9-11 a.m. — Magnolia Cycles — Free entry — Participate in a friendly no-drop gravel ride welcoming all riders and bikes.
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Murray Williams Live at Shadow Valley Country Club
8 PM – 2 AM — Shadow Valley Country Club — Free show — Experience an evening of live music with Murray Williams in a vibrant setting.
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~ Albert Einstein
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