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Rogers
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Rogers. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A former Bentonville police detective admitted shooting and killing Canada geese in a private neighborhood pond in Rogers last month—according to the Rogers Police Department report. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State government and the Northwest Arkansas Council are splitting the cost of a $1,049,000 study to find new ways to handle wastewater as growth strains local systems. Hawkins-Weir Engineers is leading the study—this regional project will take 18 months and include local input to plan sewer improvements. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is holding a Boots, Badges and Bandages Blood Drive today at Gravette Civic Center and Ozarks Community Hospital from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—donors receive free Zoo tickets and a T-shirt—and it will host another drive Friday at centers in Bentonville, Springdale, and Missouri that offers a chance to win a Kansas City Chiefs tailgate package. Local hospital blood use has hit its highest in about 10 years, pushing officials to call on donors to help meet the growing need. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Record numbers of travelers will hit the highways and airports this Labor Day weekend as AAA reports cheaper flights, hotels and rentals while local gas prices remain near $2.78 per gallon; drivers are advised to start early to avoid heavy traffic. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said campsites at Beaver Lake will soon be open—offering more options for those seeking a final taste of summer. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday night, the Shiloh Christian Saints beat the Rogers Mounties 3-1 (27-25, 25-27, 25-17, 25-22) on the Court of Champions after a five-set loss to Fort Smith Northside on Monday. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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Midweek Mountain Bike Ride
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Magnolia Cycles — Free — Conquer the midweek slump with a thrilling group ride through Lake Atalanta's trails.
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Maker Faire NWA: 2025 Cosplay Contest
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate creativity and craftsmanship at the annual cosplay contest featuring talented makers from NWA.
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9th Annual International Festival
12-1:30 p.m. — Botanical Garden of the Ozarks — Complimentary tickets available — Celebrate global cultures with food, dance, and art in the heart of Northwest Arkansas.
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Joe Nichols Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — All ages welcome — Enjoy an evening of classic country hits with Grammy-nominated artist Joe Nichols.
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2025 5k @ the LPGA
7:30-9:00 a.m. — The Walmart AMP — Registration opens in July — Kick off the 2025 #NWAChampionship with the largest and most spirited 5k race in NW Arkansas.
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