Good morning, Rogers.

Northwest Arkansas audiences can catch Dirty Dancing: The Musical at Walton Arts Center from Oct.

21–25 – a preview before Broadway in February to celebrate the film’s 40th Anniversary. The stage production features 27 performers with 21 Broadway debuts and is produced by Path Entertainment Group, Lionsgate and LD Entertainment.

A new report by Ross DeVol finds NW Arkansas must diversify its economy and boost affordable housing to remain the ‘Best Performing City.’ The study notes that while major employers drive growth, future success relies on expanding affordable housing, workforce training in STEM, and new healthcare investments (among other sectors).

University of Arkansas researchers recognized several local schools serving high-poverty communities for academic growth on ATLAS exams from 2022 to 2025 — the awards highlight progress in English language arts, math and science for schools in Northwest Arkansas and River Valley.

The Arkansas Public Service Commission approved a settlement that will raise Black Hills Energy residential rates 8.6% next month at about $6.38 for 49 Ccf, while requiring the utility to revise its billing rider and boost public awareness of low-income energy assistance.

Black Hills must file compliance documents by Monday.

Food lovers in Rogers can refresh their fall menus with four new dishes featuring seasonal squash, crucifers and root veggies (including a butternut squash soup with bacon, creamed carrots, red lentil-cauliflower soup and cabbage parm) that suit Thanksgiving meal planning.

Razorbacks fans remain loyal after 13 SEC losses since Oct.

26, 2024. The Hogs will host Tennessee on Saturday at 3 p.m (ticket prices and resource concerns prompt a review of athletic funding).

Arkansas football has trailed by large margins in past games (with an average halftime deficit of 20.3 points), so coach Tim Cramsey said the team must start strong when hosting No. 15 Tennessee Saturday at 3:15 p.m. at home.