Good morning, Rogers.

Adventure Buddies Day invites locals to pick up adoptable dogs from the Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville or Centerton Animal Shelter for an outing tomorrow — the event aims to boost adoptions and give the dogs a change of scenery.

Three local Boys-Girls Clubs in the River Valley received $89,160 from the Taco Bell Foundation on Tuesday to support youth programs that build skills and confidence - the grants will help prepare young people for future opportunities in Fort Smith and Van Buren.

Northwest Technical Institute in Springdale reported an 8% increase in diploma enrollments and noted robust growth in adult and high school technical programs for fall while its board faced staffing challenges after a member’s term expired (the shortage affected quorum) during a Thursday meeting.

Rogers Public Schools superintendent Jeff Perry announced his retirement to take effect at the end of the school year, giving the board time to find a replacement.

He also mentioned plans to move to Tennessee (or Alaska) and highlighted upcoming technology and AI efforts in classrooms.

Tyson Family Foundation and Tyson Foods pledged $50 million at the groundbreaking of the Alice Walton School of Medicine Whole Health Campus in Bentonville Thursday; the 120-acre site will include a Center for Advanced Specialty Care (in partnership with Cleveland Clinic) with a cardiac care facility opening in 2029.

Organizers are setting up courses, food areas and a volunteer center for the LPGA event on Friday, Sept.

25 to keep the tournament affordable; families can enjoy free parking, concessions at $3 or less and extra fan activities to make a visit by four cost under $40.

Christina Long and Jordan Hill from *Dawgs247* previewed Arkansas football’s game with Georgia to show what key plays both teams need in Week 3.