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Bentonville
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Area shelters and warming centers are set to stay open through the week as freezing nights persist despite above-freezing days on Wednesday and Thursday. The Christ and Neighbor Church in Rogers and Fayetteville’s CREW network provide meals and shelter to 260 people over the weekend, +with extra support planned+. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Hobbs State Park seeks volunteer educators for K-6 field trips starting in March + hosts a walk in Bella Vista while Springdale Nature Center holds a bird feeder workshop on Feb. 14. Outdoor events offer diverse ways for locals to explore nature. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sam’s Club reached its goal on Monday to remove over 40 unwanted ingredients, including artificial colors and sweeteners, from its private-label products and Bentonville shoppers may notice new healthier options in store offerings + more choices. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Arvest Opportunity Fund received $70M in tax credits today to fund affordable housing, small business growth and essential community infrastructure locally. Executive director Hillis Schild said the funds will support job retention + manufacturing efforts and improved health care access. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Electricity bills in Northwest Arkansas will rise after the Arkansas Public Service Commission approved a 23% rate increase for SWEPCO customers, linking the hike to fuel costs at the Flint Creek coal plant. The commission ordered the utility to plan for the plant's retirement amid public opposition. 4029 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Northwest Arkansas school districts canceled in-person classes Monday and Tuesday after a weekend snowstorm made bus routes unsafe. Districts (Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville) drove roads early and consulted weather experts to set closures. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Access to several wildlife management areas will be temporarily closed until March 31 as USDA pilots conduct aerial operations to control feral hogs for public safety – closures will not affect duck-hunting areas until after the Feb. 7-8 hunt. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Snow and ice continue to affect roads in Benton & Washington counties as crews plan to treat spots starting 6 a.m.; officials warn that a potential refreeze tonight may create dangerous black ice, so early drivers should exercise caution. 4029 News
- ➤ Rogers Police confirmed a gas leak on West Bishop Drive near Cambridge Park on Jan. 26; Black Hills Energy worked to repair the gas line and advised residents to avoid the area — officials noted there was no threat to the public. 4029 News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Todd Vinger of Bentonville fished for trout from his kayak on Dec. 26 at Lake Atalanta in Rogers (using a live worm rig with beads, spinners, and a hook) to beat the winter blues. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
6:30-7:45 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Check with ticketing for costs — Experience a unique candlelight concert featuring the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons performed by the Listeso String Quartet.
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