Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Good morning, Rogers. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of October.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Local authorities warn that as days get shorter and autumn sets in, motorists in Northwest Arkansas face a higher risk of hitting animals — they urge drivers to slow down and use caution on the roads to avoid collisions. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hot Springs-based Origami Sake uses locally grown Arkansas rice and Ozark water to produce its craft sake, and the firm recently highlighted the rice harvest at Isbell Farms as part of its growing production process. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Rose Law Firm announced the hiring of Helen Hope and Abigail Riddle as new associates—Hope will handle civil litigation while Riddle focuses on real estate and business matters. Washington Regional added APRNs Laura Droke and Elizabeth Hankins to its trauma and electrophysiology teams, and Leap Kids Dental named Dustin Kenny, DDS, as a pediatric specialist at its Fort Smith location. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Northwest Arkansas officials warned that as fall days shorten, drivers face a higher chance of hitting animals and urged motorists to slow down on dark roads—especially where wildlife crosses. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Saturday prep volleyball saw host Conway defeat Bentonville West by scores of 25 to 23 and 25 to 21 in the Lady Cat Invitational finals — while in cross country, Rogers Heritage’s Nora Wise won the girls’ Lake Hamilton Invitational in 18 minutes, 46 seconds as Bentonville and Cabot took the girls’ and boys’ team titles respectively. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Last Friday, UA football coaches attended games in Rogers and other nearby cities to watch prospects including safety Kyndrick Williams, who recorded key plays in a close loss—NCAA officials approved a transfer portal window that runs January 2—16 to aid recruiting during a potential head coach change. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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