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🌱 Why were capital murder charges dropped in this Rogers teen homicide case?

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Hello again Rogers! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why were capital murder charges dropped in this Rogers teen homicide case?
  • How is Benton County’s ICE partnership affecting families in Northwest Arkansas?
  • How Rogers police plan to spot drunk drivers this holiday season

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

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 58 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 54, low: 30.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 55 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. Murder charge dropped for two teens arrested in connection with Rogers death (5newsonline.com) — Rogers residents should know that prosecutors have dropped adult capital murder charges against two 16-year-olds previously accused in the shooting death of a local man, moving their cases to juvenile court. The teens, part of a larger group arrested after the March 8 killing near South B Street and East Southern Trace Drive, are now expected to face only hindering apprehension or prosecution charges.
   

2. One Arkansas County Helps ICE Make Hundreds of Arrests – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — Rogers readers are at the center of a growing federal-local immigration enforcement push, with Northwest Arkansas highlighted as a hot spot under the Trump administration. A key driver is Benton County’s cooperation with ICE at the Bentonville jail, where more than 450 people were arrested in seven months, reflecting a broader statewide shift encouraged by new Arkansas law.
   

3. Northwest Arkansas agencies partner with state and national counterparts to discourage drunk driving over holidays (nwaonline.com) — Rogers residents will see enhanced police patrols this holiday season as the Rogers Police Department joins a statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign targeting impaired driving through Jan. 1. Local and state agencies, backed by sobering crash statistics, are urging drivers to plan sober rides, use taxis or ride-shares, and report suspected drunk drivers immediately.
   

4. The Pros and Cons of Annuities in Your 40s (sflcn.com) — If you’re in Rogers and in your 40s, this piece walks through how annuities might fit into your retirement planning, from guaranteed income and tax-deferred growth to fees and limited liquidity. It explains the main types of annuities, key trade-offs to watch for, and why talking with a financial planner before committing is especially important at this life stage.
   

5. Arkansas program providing at-home visits for high-risk pregnancies to expand to Paragould (arktimes.com) — A statewide maternal health initiative that offers at-home support for high-risk pregnancies is expanding, and Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers is working to become a provider. The Life360 HOME program, funded through Medicaid, aims to connect low-income pregnant Arkansans with medical care and help with basics like food and housing, as lawmakers continue debating broader postpartum coverage reforms.
   

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