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Daisy Airgun Museum in Rogers Earns Recognition from World Record Academy

The giant BB gun on the east side of the Daisy Airgun Museum in Downtown Rogers has officially been recognized by the World Record Academy as the World's Largest Daisy BB Gun.

• Bring in the Big Guns: Fabricated by Elemoose, the replica stands 25ft tall. The stock is filled with 180 lbs of BBs to ensure stability — that’s 196,363 BBs, to be exact. Obviously, the airgun is inoperable, but if it did shoot, the BBs would be about the size of a ping-pong ball.

• Through the Ages: The museum showcases the rich history of Daisy Airguns, which has been a part of Rogers’s history since 1958 and contributed significantly to the city’s growth. There's even a section dedicated to the movie A Christmas Story, including the infamous leg lamp!

See the complete World Record Academy announcement HERE.

Restaurant News

Onyx Coffee Lab Eyes Downtown Springdale for New Location with a Chocolate Twist

Onyx Coffee Lab, the renowned coffee company headquartered in Rogers, will begin work on a new location in the historic First Security Bank building in Downtown Springdale, restoring the space into a multi-use building for retail, restaurant, residential, and office spaces.

• Homecoming: Co-founders Jon and Andrea Allen, both Springdale natives, are excited to bring Onyx Coffee Lab to their hometown. The new location will be on Emma Avenue, the heart of downtown Springdale and a hub of activity for over 130 years.

• Sounds Sweet: The cafe will have a unique focus on chocolate, with an open bean-to-bar production facility where customers can learn about the craft of developing single-origin chocolates from around the world. In addition to specialty coffee, the cafe will serve breakfast, pastries, lunch, house-made ice creams, and natural wines.

Learn more about Onyx’s plans HERE.

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Lana Del Rey Announces Stop At Walmart AMP

Spend a hot summer night with Lana Del Rey at the Walmart AMP on Tuesday, Aug 8! The show was just announced yesterday and goes on sale tomorrow, Jul 28, at 10a.

• Young and Beautiful: Lana Del Rey has become a true icon of our time, captivating audiences worldwide with her unique blend of alternative pop, dreamy melodies, and evocative lyrics.

• Summertime Sadness: This surprise addition to the 2023 Walmart AMP Concert Series is the ultimate cure for your Summertime Sadness. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jul 28, and they’ll probably go fast!

Bookmark the tickets page for quick access HERE.

Economy

Northwest Arkansas Sees Record Sales Tax Revenue in July

The four largest cities in Northwest Arkansas experienced a significant boost in sales tax revenue, reaching a record-breaking $10.508m in July and marking a 16.91% increase compared to the previous year.

• All Positive: Rogers saw growth with a sales tax revenue of $2.462m, reflecting a 6.87% increase from the previous year. Similarly, Fayetteville reached $2.731m, showing an 8.93% rise over July 2022. Springdale experienced positive growth of 2.09%, with July sales tax revenue totaling $2.06m.

• Record-Setting: Bentonville achieved an impressive milestone by reporting $3.253m in revenue for July, a staggering 50.76% surge — the first time any of the four cities have surpassed the $3m mark in a single month.

See each city’s totals through July HERE.

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Center Court Tennis Empowering Individuals with Disabilities Through Sport

A group of local tennis enthusiasts is sharing their love of the sport and empowering individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities to find their place on the tennis court.

• Game, Set, Match: Center Court helps individuals gain a fresh outlook on life and form new friendships by providing extracurricular activities to those who have previously had limited options. With 16 camps a year, the organization has grown remarkably in just two years, doubling its participants from 20 to 40.

• Take a Swing: Join the fun by volunteering for a tennis camp or participating in the 3rd Annual Center Court Fundraising Tournament at Summerhill Racquet Club, including Women’s, Men’s, and Mixed Doubles matches, a Silent Auction, giveaways, and refreshments the weekend of Aug 11-13!

All proceeds from the tournament support free tennis clinics for Adaptive Athletes and trips to the Special Olympics. Register HERE.

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• 🤿 Deep Dive: Benton County has plans to purchase a $154,000 underwater drone—capable of diving 10,000 feet below the water—to aid search and rescue operations in Beaver Lake.

• 🎈 Take to the Skies: Several volunteer opportunities are still available for the upcoming SOAR NWA hot air balloon festival at the Benton County Fairgrounds on Aug 18-19.

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• Interested in joining our NWA Daily team in a full-time sales role? Email us your resume or Linkedin page, and let’s talk!

• Join Zenwork as a Content Writer or HR & Operations Manager.

• Assist in planning outreach programs as an Education Associate at TheatreSquared.

• Find several other listings in the Health, Education, and Retail industries.

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