Food + Beverage

Cicioni's Proof x Oliveira's RIA

RIA Prioritizes Ingredients and Experience Offering Elevated Neo Neapolitan Style Pizza in Downtown Rogers Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis Located a stone’s throw from the railroad tracks in Downtown Rogers, stands a building that blends Rogers industrial heritage with its more contemporary culinary scene. Once the oldest auto parts store in Benton County—a place of grit and grease—it has been purposefully transformed into a hub for gastro-experimentation. This is Proof, a...

Life + Culture

The Dirt Therapy Project

Helping Veterans Find Community Through Mountain Biking Article by Michelle Bazis | Photography by David Acevedo & Michelle Bazis If you’re a fan of mountain biking, you understand the feeling of zoning out on a ride. Whether you’re taking on a steep climb, navigating technical trails, or bombing down hill, there’s little room for distractions. Between the adrenaline and line strategy, the dialed-in focus and energy you feel is both healing and invigorating.  This feeling is what inspired...

Arts + Culture

Investing In Original Art

demystify a few art stereotypes, MIXD Gallery Experts Offer Practical Takeaways For Starting Your Art Collection Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis Art is a pillar of Northwest Arkansas economic identity. It’s translated literally through public sculptures and murals, workplace and hospitality design, galleries and museums.  An ecosystem initiated by the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, spaces like MIXD gallery in Rogers are designed to bridge the gap between the institution of...

Health + Wellness

Breakthrough T1D

Type One Diabetes "Looks Like Me" Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis Type 1 Diabetes [T1D] is a dynamic and often misunderstood condition. While many are familiar with Type 2 Diabetes – typically associated with lifestyle choices – T1D is an autoimmune disease, commonly linked to genetic markers and environmental triggers. Individuals living with T1D are unable to produce insulin on their own and rely on injections or a pump to manage blood sugar. For some, including the ambassadors in...

Finance + Legal Services

Mach 1 Financial Group, LLC of Rogers, Arkansas, celebrates its second advisor to obtain the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification

Mach 1 Financial Group, LLC of Rogers, Arkansas, Celebrates its Second Advisor to Obtain the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® CertificationEli Freeman, CFP®, Financial Advisor at Mach 1 Financial Group, is a graduate of Oklahoma State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance. Not long after graduation, he was already in pursuit of his next educational accomplishment – obtaining his Certified Financial Planner® designation.The zeal with which Freeman began this licensure process...

Finance + Legal Services

Mach 1 Financial Group Celebrates First Advisor to Obtain the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Certification

Mach 1 Financial Group Celebrates First Advisor to Obtain the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® CertificationRogers, Arkansas — February 3rd, 2025Mach 1 Financial Group, LLC of Rogers, Arkansas, celebrates its first financial advisor to obtain the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification.Matt Walters, Partner and CEO of Mach 1 Financial Group, is a graduate of Harding University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance. His most recent educational feat, however, is earning the highly...

Finance + Legal Services

Mach 1 Financial Group, LLC of Rogers, Arkansas, Celebrates its Third Financial Advisor to Obtain the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Certification

Rogers, Arkansas – March 6th, 2026Mach 1 Financial Group, LLC of Rogers, Arkansas, celebrates its third financial advisor to obtain the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification.The CFP® certification is awarded to financial planners who meet the rigorous criteria established by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board), a nonprofit organization founded in 1985. The CFP Board operates through two nonprofit entities: the CFP Board Center for Financial Planning, a...

Life + Culture

A Place to Call Home

After fleeing violence in El Salvador, the Martinez family has rebuilt a life of safety, community, and togetherness in Rogers Article by Heather Jarvis | Photography by Meredith Mashburn Gatherings at the Martinez household are raucous, laughter-filled affairs, with more than 50 relatives filling the home of family anchors Miguel and Rosa. Three generations crowd the kitchen and living room—cooking, trading good-natured ribbing over plates of food, or breaking into games like Jenga or...

Home + Design

Totally Unique Airbnbs

From modern A-frames to a treehouse, these unique stays offer design-forward retreats rooted in nature Article by Heather Jarvis Walnut Hideaway Set along the shoreline of Beaver Lake, Walnut Hideaway offers a distinctive stay designed for travelers seeking both outdoor adventure and quiet retreat. This custom-built shipping container cabin is tucked among the trees, blending modern design with its natural surroundings.  “I’ve always been drawn to unique spaces and getaways,” says owner...

Life + Culture

Built for Community

As Rogers continues to grow, investments in arts, recreation, and gathering spaces are strengthening connection Article by Kara Isham When many of us think of “home” we not only think of the walls in which we reside, but also the greater community that we call our own. The City of Rogers, which incorporated in 1881, has experienced the same explosive growth in population as the rest of Northwest Arkansas, meaning city officials have had to work to provide amenities and services that help...