Commentary: Rogers Faces Many Street Projects in Coming Year
Street construction is not fun, but we have a lot of it to look forward to in Rogers next year.
Street construction is not fun, but we have a lot of it to look forward to in Rogers next year.
Pamela Cicioni is a chaplain.
Those who have lived in Rogers for many years are lucky, luckier than those who have moved here in the Last 10 years or so.
It's good to see Rogers residents taking an interest in, and being vocal about, their concerns in the community.
Reports -- we got 'em, and I am still trying to wrap my head around what they say.
The preliminary plan for Lake Atalanta renovation sounds interesting.
It's good to see some downtown merchants in Rogers are taking a proactive approach to bring more people downtown.
We pay taxes because we want government to provide certain services to us: police protection, fire and emergency services.
All the cool stuff happens now that I am out of high school.
There Spidey and I were, sitting with a few hundred of our friends, enjoying the light breeze that dissipated the August heat.
I was minding my own business, thinking about Frisco Festival coverage when I was confronted by an undeniable truth -- it's the 30th anniversary of Rogers' mai…
Anyone who has ever driven Interstate 40 across the middle of this state knows one thing: It's rough riding and, in places, there's not enough of it to handle …
Kids beat all.
I didn't make it to the city fireworks at Whitey Smith Stadium because I was visiting my mom, but I have heard good reports on the venue.
Dear Republican National Committee,
Rumor has it Blake Shelton performed at the Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion last week.
Here's a question that has been bugging the heck out of me.
The shrimp was tasty, but ...
Some things you just know.
Sitting, waiting for word from your sister to tell you her family has survived another tornado is an interesting experience.
Great news from City Hall: Officials are considering building a Miracle League ballpark as part of the Mount Hebron park complex in southwest Rogers.
I feel the need to offer this public service announcement: Benton County government's satellite office in Rogers moved -- more than a month ago.
Innovation is the word.
This year's political buzz word: conservative.
You just have to wonder about the Benton County Quorum Court.
Amnesty for parole violators? I am not sure how I feel about the program now underway by Arkansas Community Correction.
Changes in Ozark Regional Transit routes sparked a bit of curiosity in me.
Art -- public art -- might be coming to Rogers.
I walked into The Rabbit’s Lair the other day and was greeted by the doyenne of downtown who inquired: “What do you think about Lake Atalanta road?”
I will probably have my Women’s Union card revoked for this, but here goes. It is beyond me why some people are in such an uproar over the planned opening of a…
I took the survey — and it was like deja vu all over again. The survey to which I refer is part of efforts to develop a “community action plan” for Rogers and …
Ambulances. Everyone wants one when they want one, but until they want one, they don’t want one. And, it appears a lot of people don’t want to pay to make sure…
Holy Dollar Bills, Batman!
Holy Dollar Bills, Batman!
Benton County is looking at the potential of spending more than $50 million for a new courts facility. Ouch!
I suppose people who make new year’s resolutions at least have a plan for the future. I don’t do resolutions because when I did them, I did them badly.
A little controversy has risen up around the city’s plans to renovate Lake Atalanta. In a surprising turn of events, a group of residents would like to be hear…
By the time you read this, I hope for weather that is sunny and 75 degrees — as Rogers native Joe Nichols is singing about these days on country radio.
Happy Thanksgiving to all, and to all a good night. Oops. I have my holidays mashed up like the potatoes on the dining room table.
Good things can come from pork. I mean government pork, although goodness knows the other kind of pork can’t be beat, especially bacon wrapped around little sa…
That’s the Astrodome to those of you out there counting on your fingers and coming up with only seven wonders — no matter which seven wonders you name.
Let’s be honest. It’s expensive to have a mixed drink with dinner. You can jack up the tally $8, $9, even $10 if you go for something someone has to measure in…
Insert a sad face here.
I always wanted one of those pedal cars. Know the ones I am talking about? They were metal and some were painted to resemble police cars or fire trucks. My co…
Ginnie Mocivnik died last week.
Every time I think about “downtown,” the song of the same name sung by Petula Clark — with its bouncy music and happy lyrics — gets stuck in my head:
I won’t need those names anymore, since we no longer have to sign-in to have an alcoholic beverage at restaurants in Rogers.
Like Bob Filner, the former congressman who is now San Diego mayor, accused of sexual harassment by at least 11 women. Filner has admitted, “I need help,” but …
The survey of possible voters in the upcoming Bentonville School District millage election contained some extremely disturbing information. At least it disturb…