Daily
Rogers
Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Good morning, Rogers. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ During the 6 p.m. newscast on September 16, employees evacuated the 40/29 News building on Ajax Avenue after a fire began outside and spread to the second floor—firefighters quickly stopped the flames from reaching the third floor and no one was hurt. 4029 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tyson Foods Inc., based in Springdale, said Monday it will stop using high-fructose corn syrup in its branded products by the end of the year—removing other additives like sucralose, BHA/BHT and titanium dioxide from brands such as Jimmy Dean and Hillshire Farm. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Walmart and Tyson Foods executives said consumers are seeking more variety and healthier protein choices, with Tyson planning to phase out high fructose corn syrup by year-end and Walmart expanding its fast delivery service—remarks made at a panel at the Rogers Convention Center. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rogers School District will raise the starting salary for teachers and plan to offer bonuses for all employees based on its projected budget this school year—this move aims to support staff pay. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bentonville’s Planning Commission approved two requests to rezone property for residential development, paving the way for new homes in the area (a decision that could boost local growth). Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ State Sen. Joshua Bryant from Rogers was chosen by Senate President Pro Tempore Bart Hester on Tuesday to chair the Senate City, County and Local Affairs Committee until January 2027. He said the committee will review housing regulation practices by cities and professionals and work on issues with unassigned cemeteries. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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Blink 182 Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Walmart AMP — Tickets from $49 — Catch Blink 182 live in an electrifying concert at the Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion.
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Jon Pardi Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion — Tickets from $48 — Catch the latest hits and enjoy a night of country music with Jon Pardi.
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Arkansas Home Show
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Rogers Convention Center — Free entry — Explore a variety of home improvement professionals and get inspired for your next project.
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Lukas Wigington Live
6 PM — JJ's Grill Rogers — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of soulful tunes from local singer-songwriter Lukas Wigington.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
~ Jesus
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