Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Rogers Animal Services will waive all adoption fees for its pets until July 2027 after receiving a $6,000 grant from Best Friends Animal Society, which recognizes the shelter's no-kill achievement.
The measure aims to bring more adopters to the shelter and help more pets find homes.
💼 Business
Benton’s new Buc‑ee’s travel center is set to open at 6 a.m. Monday, Aug.
17 at 1400 Arkansas 229 with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony at 10 a.m.—officials including Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and local leaders will attend as the 74,000 sqft facility creates over 200 jobs and sparks nearby development.
🎭 Culture
The 7th annual SOAR NWA festival kicks off today at Benton County Fairgrounds.
Open Avenues (a nonprofit for adult job training) hosts a family event through Saturday evening that will feature 27 hot air balloons with tethered rides, helicopter tours, a car exhibit, wrestling, food, and live music.
🏥 Health
Whole Foods in Arkansas recalled several salsas and guacamoles on Wednesday due to a potential salmonella risk — the affected products feature best before dates from Aug.
7 to Aug. 16. Customers are advised not to eat any recalled items.
🏈 Sports
Har-Ber girls and boys clinched titles at the Springdale Links Shootout held Thursday at The Links at Springdale, posting team scores of 126 and 144.
Their wins edged out teams from Shiloh Christian, Farmington and Siloam Springs.
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