Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of September.
Good morning, Rogers.
📰 Economy
AAA reported that gas prices may hit a record during Labor Day weekend with local regular unleaded now at $3.84 per gallon — up from last week amid volatility in the Strait of Hormuz.
🎓 Education
Rogers schools are expanding career programs to help Gen Z connect classroom lessons to job opportunities.
Teachers are using AI to personalize assignments and plan additional career events to boost student confidence and engagement.
The Benton County Sheriff's Office will host Parents Night Out: How to Protect Children from Online Dangers at 6 p.m. Thursday at Keypoint Church (3700 Medical Center Parkway, Bentonville) to help parents learn about digital risks and children’s online behavior.
🏈 Sports
Arkansas women's golf opens its fall season today at the Cougar Classic in Charleston, South Carolina, led by Maria Jose Marin who set a program record last spring.
The team will host the Blessings Collegiate Invitational Oct. 3-5 at The Blessings Golf Club in Johnson.
On Saturday, Sept. 5, Arkansas beat North Alabama 31-14 in Fayetteville, but the offense struggled with penalties and turnovers plus sophomore receiver Antonio Jordan showed promise as the clear No. 2 target.
Eleven FBS teams on the Arkansas schedule posted big wins in Week 1 as four opponents beat FCS teams by at least 40 points, showing strong play against non-ranked teams.
Arkansas will play at Utah next Saturday and host Georgia on Sept. 19.
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