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Bentonville
Sunday, January 11th, 2026
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Friends helped restore the large flight pen at Morning Star Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, which shelters injured birds after storm damage last summer. The project nears completion in Gravette as local support renews wildlife care. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local organizations announced personnel changes today. Kutak Rock named Maggie Rushing McGill & William J. Swartzwelder as partners, while Washington Regional welcomed new hires in trauma, emergency, pediatric, and cardiovascular care, and Stone Bank added Katie Wilson as a document imaging specialist. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Crystal Bridges Museum is hosting a new sports exhibit that connects art and athleticism, inviting local visitors to explore creative perspectives. The show is available now and offers sports fans + art lovers fresh ways to experience the exhibit. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ German Cornejo, an international tango superstar (celebrating the rebellious tangos of Astor Piazzolla), will perform Tango After Dark at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at Fayetteville's Walton Arts Center, featuring dance and live music. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Razorbacks women's basketball team will play No. 20 Tennessee at 1 p.m. Central on Sunday to end a four-game losing streak — coach Musick noted the team must limit turnovers and cope with a strong full-court press. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ On Friday, high school basketball teams from across the region posted wins as Berryville overcame Lady Tigers and Benton beat Hot Springs 94-56 — standout players like Paige Thurman and Brian Cal Jr. led strong performances in the games. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The University of Arkansas baseball team will carry 38 players this season using a designated student-athlete tag — a change that lets teams exceed the new 34-man limit. The official roster is expected Monday as freshman infielder Walt Jones will transfer and outfielder Brenton Clark misses the season due to injury. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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