Good morning, Rogers.

Walton Arts Center is hosting a Halloween costume donation drive tied to the Arkansas debut of the Tony Award-winning musical The Outsiders from Sept.

1-6. Donations of new or gently used costumes can be brought at any of the eight performances or dropped off at Alexander Gallery (212 N. West Ave) to help local elementary students.

Walmart and groups representing hospitals, colleges and universities have raised concerns about Entergy’s request to raise electric rates starting Jan.

2027 (this could mean about $1.16 more per month) as a public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for Nov. 4 and 5.

Rogers Historical Museum is hosting a free natural fibers dyeing workshop on Saturday, Sept.

19 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a hands-on look at early American dyeing techniques (advance registration required).

Mississippi County is working to attract a yarn production facility that will use local cotton to spin yarn for future bath towel production — economic developer Clif Chitwood said the project could create up to 2,300 jobs while talks with a textile company from Bangladesh and Walmart continue.

The Arkansas Department of Health reported 7 new cyclosporiasis cases since Friday, raising the total to 287, and noted that the number of new cases appears to be slowing.

Officials advise careful food handling to reduce the risk of infection.