Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Rogers. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Springdale-based Tyson Foods has proposed a $55 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging it fixed beef prices between 2015 and 2019—its plan directs funds to a consumer compensation and litigation expense fund and awaits approval by the U.S. District Court for Minnesota. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rogers officials warned today that fraudulent emails and invoices falsely requesting permit fees and wire transfers have targeted property owners and developers—payments must be made only through the city’s official online permitting portal where email addresses end in rogersar.gov. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Don Tyson School of Innovation's theatre department launches its season with 'Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery' as local storytelling shows and community celebrations take place throughout October. An exhibit celebrates the connection between Black bodies and home soil using quilts and poetry. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local organizations in Northwest Arkansas warned that the government shutdown, which entered its eighth day on Oct. 8, could jeopardize SNAP benefits and Medicaid funding—putting food banks and senior services at risk. The Arkansas Department of Human Services said services continue while agencies remain concerned about long-term impacts if the shutdown persists. 5 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rogers senior Stiles Hunter birdied four straight holes on Nos. 12, 13, 14 and 15 Wednesday afternoon to lift the Mounties to the Class 6A boys state championship at Burns Park in North Little Rock — giving the team its second title in three seasons. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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Alex Warren: Cheaper than Therapy Tour
7:00-9:30 p.m. — The Walmart AMP — Ticket info available — Experience a night of rock and pop music with Alex Warren in Rogers.
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3rd Annual Rogers, AR Ostomy 5K
8-11 a.m. — The Railyard Bike Park — Registration required — Lace up your shoes for a community-run that promotes ostomy awareness and resilience.
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Pierce The Veil - Tour 2025
6:30-8 p.m. — The Walmart AMP — Check for ticket prices — Experience the electrifying and cathartic energy of Pierce The Veil live on their biggest headline tour yet.
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War Eagle Craft Fair
5 a.m. — 11037 High Sky Inn Rd. — Admission fee varies — Explore over 250 booths showcasing handcrafted products in a beautiful fall setting by the river.
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Roberds Run 4 Your Life 5k
7:30-9:30 a.m. — Rogers High School — Check event page for registration fees — Participate in this annual 5k fundraiser supporting the P.E.A.R.L. nonprofit and honoring Ben Roberds’ legacy.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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