The five-year improving trend in Arkansas’ preterm birth rate, helped give more babies a healthy start in life re-energizing local prematurity prevention efforts.

Arkansas again earned a “D” on the report card.

The Northwest Arkansas Mercy Family YMCA, a branch of the Tri-State Family YMCA celebrates its first year as a Y with walls. In honor of its one year anniversary, the Mercy Y invites area residents to join in the celebration 10:00 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30 at the Mercy Y, located at 5214 Village Parkway, Rogers, AR 72758. This event will highlight YMCA programs, services and future endeavors.

Cabela’s Honors Service of HOMETOWN HEROES extending employee discount pricing to active military, veterans, law enforcement, firefighters and EMS personnel who present their identification to the cashier upon check out during event dates.               

The offer is available from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, November 11  and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday, November 12.

Cabela’s Retail Store is located at 2300 Promenade Boulevard, Rogers, Exit #82 off I-540