Bentonville Local News – Thursday, January 8th, 2026

Daily Bentonville

Thursday, January 8th, 2026

Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.

BUSINESS NEWS

➤ Arkansas engineering firm Garver has released Lumitracker, a hitch-mounted device (first-of-its-kind) that measures street light performance while driving at highway speeds. Developed in Rogers, it will soon be rented to clients to help the company expand into new markets. NWA Business Journal

CULTURE NEWS

➤ Buckshot Princess is set to perform live music at Christ Episcopal Church’s Undercroft (in Arkansas) as fans anticipate an evening of unique tunes. The event will provide a vibrant experience for local music lovers. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

SPORTS NEWS

➤ On Wednesday night, the No. 15 Razorbacks beat Ole Miss in Oxford 94-87 as Freshman Darius Acuff Jr scored 26 points and helped secure key runs. The team will face Auburn on Saturday on the road. The Arkansas Traveler

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