John Gore
Recent Stories
Aquatic Center Opens Today
City Officials Say Crowding May Be Problem
If half of the people who purchased half-price, 10-punch passes for the Rogers Aquatic Center show up today for the grand opening, some may get turned away, park officials said. Continue reading...
Aldermen Ask Deffenbaugh To Review Recycling Oversight
Aldermen asked Deffenbaugh officials review a recycling oversight regarding recycling for senior citizen in the trash service contract approved earlier this year. Continue reading...
Sales Tax Revenue Climbs
Three Cities Show Increase
Springdale sales tax revenue increased this month with Rogers and Fayetteville numbers also showing increases over last year, while Bentonville’s numbers dipped slightly. Continue reading...
Sales Tax Revenue Up In Three Cities, Down In One
Springdale sales tax revenue soared this month with Rogers and Fayetteville also showing increases over last year, while Bentonville s numbers dipped slightly. Continue reading...
Water, Sewer Utility To Repay Bonds Early
The early payoff of 2006 sewer bonds is expected to save Rogers Water and Sewer Utility customers about $366,969, according to the 2014 budget approved by commissioners Monday. Continue reading...
Department’s Efforts Save Lives
Education, Technology Improve Heart Attack Survival Rate
Education and technology are two reasons some local residents who have suffered a heart attack are still alive today, Fire Department officials said. Continue reading...
3rd Friday Draws A Crowd
It was a first for a Main Street Rogers beer garden and everyone said it was about time during the 3rd Friday event in downtown Rogers. Continue reading...
Airport Commissioners Approve Development Contract
Airport commissioners approved earlier this week a $117,534 contract with R.A. Wiedemann & Associates to develop a business and marketing plan for the Rogers Municipal Airport. Continue reading...
Third Friday Event Adds Wrinkles
Hot boiled shrimp, cold beer, music and a variety of other entertainment kick off 3rd Friday activities this week in downtown. Continue reading...
Aldermen Ask Mayor To Pick Fee
Council Favors Increase For Wellness Center
Aldermen didn't make a decision Tuesday as to what the Adult Wellness Center membership fee should be.
Instead, they asked Mayor Greg Hines to determine the annual fee. Continue reading...
Latest photos
John Mack, building owner, checks out the flooring in the balcony of the former opera house in Rogers. There were no chairs in the...
Cheryl Rust of Halloween Express waves to motorists last week at the Walnut Street and Dixieland Road intersection in Rogers. Roge...
Cheryl Rust, a sign dancer for Halloween Express, waves last week to motorists at the intersection of Walnut Street and Dixieland ...
Jim Sawyer looks Friday at tree at 1103 W. Olrich St. trimmed back from electric lines at 10th and Olrich streets by Asplundh Tree...
Marge Frazee pours out a glass of water Monday at the Rogers Actiivty Center, where she works. Frazee, who lives on Posey Mountain...
