Good morning, Rogers.

Northwest Arkansas offers a busy week of family-friendly events, including Shakespeare in the Park (Sept.

18-20 in Eureka Springs), maker activities in Fayetteville, and a film screening in downtown Bentonville. Local residents can enjoy interactive demos, art presentations, and community rides as part of the dynamic lineup.

On Friday, Sept. 11, Northwest Arkansas will hold 9/11 commemoration events including Memorial Stair Climbs at Razorback Stadium and David Gates Stadium, a funeral service for Army veteran George Gilbert Smith in Fayetteville, and volunteer drives at Springdale Library and Lowe's in Bentonville.

Extreme heat and dry conditions have led water authorities to conserve water; Benton/Washington Regional Public Water Authority has paused lawn watering until Friday, and Beaver Water District advises Rogers residents to follow an even+odd watering schedule.

Maria Chavez and her daughter, Natalie, told a local report that Eduardo Chavez was deported after he attended a scheduled immigration appointment following his wife’s petition for a Green Card.

The Torn Asunder (Left Behind) series examines his family’s struggle amid a nationwide enforcement crackdown.

A new Interstate 42 segment opened on Sept.

4 as part of the Springdale Northern Bypass. The 7-mile section, stretching from Arkansas Highway 112 to U.S. 412 in Tontitown, now saves roughly 10 minutes per day for commuters + freight carriers.

Arkansas is working to fix penalty problems as it prepares for its road matchup against the Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium this Saturday.

Offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey stressed that practice-adjustments will help the team control the football and avoid past mistakes.

The Arkansas men’s basketball team will host Oakland on Dec.

8 at Bud Walton Arena (a key nonconference game) as part of a schedule that includes matches in Washington, New York and Phoenix.