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Sixth graders learn about World Trade Center
Posted: November 18, 2009 6 a.m.Before last week, many of Sheila Gallagher’s sixthgrade social studies students only thought of Sept. 11, 2001, when they heard the words “World Trade Center.” Now, they know there’s a World Trade Center in Arkansas and they know what it does.
School celebrates Veterans Day
Posted: November 18, 2009 6 a.m.Colette Brashears had a hard time thinking of nonholiday recognition of veterans when she sat down to write an essay for her English class, she said.
Rogers SPOTLIGHT
Posted: November 18, 2009 6 a.m.Casino Night set for Nov. 21 The fourth annual Ryan Murphy Casino Night will be held Saturday at the Elks Lodge in Rogers.
ROGERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Posted: November 18, 2009 6 a.m.Nov. 1-30, Dial-A-Story is available at 936-5444. Listen to a new story every week.
Bits of History War Eagle arts and crafts fair source of income for women
Posted: November 18, 2009 6 a.m.In mid October the 55th arts and crafts fair was held at War Eagle.
Rogers chamber employee to direct Science Center
Posted: November 18, 2009 6 a.m.The future leader of the Ozark Natural Science Center wants to increase membership and promote new uses for the center.
ROGERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Posted: November 11, 2009 6 a.m.Nov. 1-30, Dial-A-Story is available at 936-5444. Listen to a new story every week.
Remembering Rogers The McWhorters and the Pyramid
Posted: November 11, 2009 6 a.m.W.T. McWhorter managed a large cattle ranch in the late 1930s for J.E. Felker east of Rogers near the Highway 12 bridge.
Spotlight on Education Rogers enhances education with individualized computer instruction
Posted: November 11, 2009 6 a.m.Rogers Public Schools has made a significant investment to advance education throughout our school district.
ROGERS LITTLE THEATER
Posted: November 11, 2009 6 a.m.‘Broadway Bound’ “Broadway Bound,” the third play in Neil Simon’s autobiographical trilogy, will be presented Nov. 12-15 at The Victory Theater in downtown Rogers.
Rogers CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Posted: November 11, 2009 6 a.m.Preceptor Alpha Upsilon of Beta Sigma Phi Opening Ritual by President Wilma Fiser at Johnnie Carino’s
ROGERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Posted: November 4, 2009 2:42 p.m.Nov. 1-30, Dial-A-Story is available at 936-5444. Listen to a new story every week. Experience Tumblebooks at library.rpl.lib.ar.us. Click on Tumblebooks and enjoy books, games and more.
Jordan Martin leads Heritage Debate Team to victory
Posted: November 4, 2009 6 a.m.How does a high school debate team defeat college students four and five years their senior? The answer includes some very bright students and great leadership from Heritage High Senior Jordan Martin, Debate Coach Don Dancer said.
Rogers SPOTLIGHT
Posted: November 4, 2009 6 a.m.Hobbs program Susan Young, outreach coordinator, and Pody Gay, education coordinator, both of the Shiloh Museum in Springdale, will offer a unique combination of family-orientated programming at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area Saturday, Nov. 7, at the park’s new visitor center just east of Rogers.
Smart Boards are more than just a novelty
Posted: November 4, 2009 6 a.m.Looking like a television show that features cuttingedge technology, three third graders approach a large screen and use their hands to move around the objects projected there.