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Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Washington County moves toward a one-year data center pause

Plus, 152 free bikes and a Cookie Queens screening in Bentonville tonight.

The Daily Rogers team1 story10 sources4 min read

County GovernmentTop story

A Washington County committee has advanced a one-year pause on data centers

0data center projects in Washington County right now

Rios Stafford said there are currently no plans for data centers in the county.

Sources: KTLO, 5NEWS

The Washington County 's County Services Committee advanced a proposal Monday night for a yearlong moratorium on data centers. It now goes to the full quorum court for formal discussion and a possible vote.

Justice of the Peace Evelyn Rios Stafford, who represents District 12 and supports the moratorium, said the pause would give the quorum court time to review the county's planning and zoning regulations. She said residents have raised concerns about electricity and water use, utility costs and noise.

  • Next meeting: full quorum court, Thu., Nov. 19
  • Proposed pause: one year
  • Covers: applications in unincorporated areas

5NEWS reports the ordinance proposes that no application for data center development would be accepted during that year. It will go before the full court next week.

The data center pause has one step done and one to go

StepWhere it stands
County Services CommitteeAdvanced it Monday night
Full quorum courtMeets Thu., Nov. 19
Proposed pauseOne year

Sources: KTLO, 5NEWS

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News Notes

Food pantries

CEO Taylor Speegle said there are 113,000 food insecure individuals in its four-county service area. Centro Cristiano de Rogers, a church at 2121 S. 1st St., is one agency partner that receives food from the food bank. khbs

113,000food insecure individuals in the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank's four-county area

The food bank serves Washington, Benton, Carroll and Madison counties.

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Free bikes

gave away 152 refurbished kids' bikes Saturday at the Rogers Firefighters Association's Touch-a-Truck event. Recipients also get helmets. KNWA FOX24

Tonight

If you like documentaries, the 2026 film "Cookie Queens" screens tonight at Skylight Cinema in downtown Bentonville. It's the first Stories We Share event from the Bentonville Film Festival and the Bentonville Public Library. KUAF Public Radio

2027 art

Crystal Bridges and The Momentary announced their 2027 exhibitions Tuesday. The lineup starts at The Momentary with Alex Prager: Pacific Noise, opening Feb. 20, 2027, and running through July 25. KNWA FOX24

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Tyson Foods plans a long-term partnership with Allied Beef Company to "strengthen the domestic cattle supply chain." The company also said it would move to fully reopen the second production shift at its Amarillo, Texas, facility. KNWA FOX24

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Daily Rogersto me · Wed., Nov. 116:00 a.m.

Washington County moves toward a one-year data center pause

Plus, 152 free bikes and a Cookie Queens screening in Bentonville tonight.

The TLDR

  1. Washington County committee advances a one-year data center pause
  2. Rogers church food pantry sees holiday need rise
  3. Pedal It Forward NWA gave away 152 bikes in Rogers
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