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Rogers, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Rogers! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Rogers doctor and patient are tackling a growing tick-borne allergy
  • See which Rogers couples just applied for marriage licenses.
  • How Fayetteville’s litter traps could change cleanup efforts in Rogers

Also on today's calendar: Overeaters Anonymous and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
  • Friday: Windy and warm with sunshine, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Life with Alpha-Gal Syndrome - Ozarks Farm & Neighbor Newspaper - written for, by & about farmers (ozarksfn.com) — Rogers residents are at the center of this look at Alpha-Gal Syndrome, with local patient Jennifer Burton and allergist Dr. Tina Merritt sharing how tick bites have reshaped their lives and care. Their stories, along with others from the Ozarks, offer practical advice on symptoms, testing, prevention, and finding support for this growing mammal-meat allergy.
   

• Benton County marriage licenses issued April 30 - May 6 (nwaonline.com) — Recent Benton County Clerk records show several couples from Rogers applying for marriage licenses between April 30 and May 6, alongside applicants from nearby towns. The list offers a snapshot of new unions forming across the county, with Rogers residents well represented among the newly engaged.
   

• Fayetteville installs litter traps to clean up waterways (nwaonline.com) — Rogers is highlighted for its regular cleanups along Osage Creek, where city crews recently pulled about 500 pounds of trash in just two events. The broader story explains how Fayetteville’s new litter traps and data-driven cleanups aim to protect shared Northwest Arkansas waterways, underscoring how upstream efforts can benefit Rogers and neighboring communities over the next several years.
   

📸 Around Rogers

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rogers

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 13
  • Track Meet of Champions
    Springdale High School Russellville
    8:00 am
  • AAMS Senior Walk
    Ardis Ann Middle Bentonville, AR 72712
    8:30 am
  • Sophomore Othello Trial
    Springdale High School Springdale, AR 72764
    8:40 am
  • Rogers Academy of Leadership & Innovation Graduation
    Barnhill Arena, 285 N Stadium Dr, Fayetteville
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Shop a little bit of everything!
    Indoor/outdoor furniture, clothes, kid's items, pet supplies, tools, kitchenware and more! Multiple families participating. Lemonade stand and bake… (Nextdoor Dixieland Crossing)
  • Recommendations on affordable garage guy.
    I have a chamberlain MyQ and out of the blue has decided to stop connecting to my WiFi and I can’t figure out how to reset it. (Nextdoor 3rd CT)
  • Target posted a job opening for 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T2498) in Rogers. Apply here.
  • Verizon posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Rogers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rogers here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bentonville

  • Soccer 101 with Bentonville Coach Nick Smallridge (nwahomepage.com)
  • Pulitzer winner Rick Atkinson to speak at Bentonville Library (nwahomepage.com)
  • Fayetteville and Bentonville host urban growth conference (nwahomepage.com)

Centerton

  • Catfish being shipped from Game and Fish warm water hatcheries to ponds across the state (arkansasonline.com)

Ok Rogers! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Rogers

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