Good morning, Rogers.

The Downtown Rogers Farmers Market runs Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Frisco Plaza and Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. at Mount Hebron Park Pavilion + features fresh produce, local crafts and live music to support local farmers and artisans.

Northwest Arkansas’s heat wave has led Bentonville-based developer Scott Killkenny to adjust construction schedules (starting concrete pours at 2 a.m.) to keep workers safe.

Water authorities have urged residents to conserve water as burn bans and high wildfire risk remain in effect.

Independent bookstores in Northwest Arkansas are thriving as local readers support curated shops amid ongoing corporate competition.

Underbrush Books in Rogers expanded from a small community book club to a full independent store with a friendly staff & diverse selections.

The Friends of Rogers Historical Museum will present the members-only Rogers History Club, Education in Rogers, on Thursday, Sept.

17 at 6:00 p.m. at the museum, where retired public school teachers will share school memories and lead a panel discussion (the temporary exhibit will run from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.).

The Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) has applied for a federal TIFIA loan under the Rural Project Initiative to finance expanding the Western Concourse and building a rental car facility, which could save about $30 million and start construction this fall pending a loan decision in the coming month.

The Arkansas Department of Health reported 11 new cyclosporiasis cases since Monday, including seven in Northwest Arkansas, as total cases have reached 263 (151 in Benton County).

Health officials are emailing patients for exposure details and will continue tracking the outbreak.

During training camp in Fayetteville, coach Ryan Silverfield is pushing players to build toughness and teamwork as they complete challenging drills in the heat (including a mandatory non-practice day).

Key players and newcomers are working hard to earn roles and help revive the Razorbacks’ legacy.

The 2026 NWA Championship is held at Pinnacle Country Club from Sept.

21 to Sept. 27 & 144 LPGA players vie for a $3 million purse. Family fun continues with youth yoga on Sept. 21 at 4:30 p.m. and a self-care soirée on Sept. 24 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Four high school juniors publicly committed to Arkansas baseball for the Class of 2028 after programs could contact players starting Aug.

1. The signings include Bentonville's Evan Canode, Rogers' left-handed pitcher Cameron Henderson, Greene County Tech's Brooks Robinson, and Springdale's Quinn Birdsong.