Good morning, Rogers.

Touring cast of Dog Man: The Musical, led by Sadie Jayne Kennedy, delights young audiences every night at Walton Arts Center—while a local library hosts a Big Jim party to celebrate community arts.

On Thursday, high school basketball games ended with several teams winning as Morning Star edged Fountain Lake 51 to 48 and Episcopal Collegiate beat Mountain Pine 72 to 47—eStem, Mills, Conway, Dumas, Farmington, Jonesboro, Mountain View, Poyen and Salem also secured wins with standout scoring performances.

Left-handed pitcher Lukas Stirewalt, a class of 2027 baseball commit, will begin his college career in Fayetteville and will join his cousin (a current Razorback) on the team.

Arkansas interim coach Bobby Petrino said on his radio show that he knows the Nussmeier family well—he coached Garrett Nussmeier's dad at Idaho—and that he calls LSU quarterback Garrett 'Nuss.' He made the comments as he discussed LSU's current quarterback challenges.

Today, high school football playoffs begin with first-round games across Classes 7A through 2A, featuring matchups like Springdale at Cabot and North Little Rock at Bentonville West while teams such as Rogers receive a bye + games in Classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, and 2A are set with various teams from around the state scheduled to compete.

Mountie Bowling 5K

9 a.m.–1 p.m. — Rogers High School — Registration required — Experience a fun family-friendly event while supporting the community.

Young Professional Summit

1-4:30 p.m. — Hotel Avail Rogers, Tapestry Collection by Hilton — Check website for ticket info — A half-day event to inspire and equip young professionals in Northwest Arkansas.

Broker Panel 2025

11 a.m.–1 p.m. — The Duley Group | Keller Williams — Nominal fee — Gain insights from top industry brokers and elevate your real estate knowledge.