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Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The First Baptist Church of Rogers is restocking its food pantry to reopen this Friday after serving 88 families before last weekend’s storm—well above the usual 60 to 65—with a local food bank scheduled to deliver milk and bread today to ease shortages. 4029 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Following heavy snow over the weekend, local plumbing, heating, hardware & tow companies in Springdale and Tontitown experienced a surge in calls and winter gear sales as they responded to frozen pipes and system failures, urging residents to prepare for future cold snaps. 5 News
- ➤ After a winter storm that forced closures Sunday and Monday, Wesner's Grill in Rogers reopened Wednesday — owner Brandy Moreland said advanced planning saved money despite a $500 shortfall, and the Rogers Lowell Chamber of Commerce expects a boost once streets are cleared. 4029 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Economics Arkansas is expanding beyond financial literacy into entrepreneurship and workforce readiness. The nonprofit will host the annual Bacon and Eggonomics breakfast fundraiser with guest speaker Steve Forbes in Bentonville on April 16 and take over the Y.E.S. student competition set for February at Park Plaza Mall in Little Rock. NWA Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bentonville will completely remove the damaged Lake Bella Vista dam — a step to restore Little Sugar Creek to a natural, free-flowing state. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ County crews ended 24-hour emergency response Monday evening after heavy winter weather cleared major roads and are now concentrating on rural dirt and gravel routes in Bentonville + nearby areas, officials said. They urged drivers to use caution as conditions may refreeze overnight. 4029 News
- ➤ The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to adopt uniform stormwater management guidelines aimed at reducing runoff in the region. The move is expected to guide future local planning efforts + officials noted. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Bentonville-based Topline Commercial Roofing purchased a 7,300 sqft building (0.23 acres) at 203 W. Wood St. in Rogers for $875,000, a move that supports its long-term plan to better serve clients and offer commercial spaces for local businesses to flourish. NWA Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After a six-day SEC bye and a loss to Georgia last Thursday, the UA women’s basketball team prepared for today's 7 p.m. game at LSU with adjustments following a Texas matchup rescheduled to Feb. 19 — Coach Kelsi Musick stressed a more aggressive start for recovery. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Area schools in smaller classifications are rescheduling postponed basketball games to avoid a congested final week, with Providence Academy playing Haas Hall Bentonville today + a regular game Friday while other teams plan back-to-back or Saturday matchups amid wintry weather delays. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Kentucky will face the Razorbacks this Saturday at Bud Walton in a storied rivalry — the Hogs now have former Wildcats head coach John Calipari while high demand is expected for tickets after recent tough matchups. 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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The 502s Live in Bentonville
7-11 p.m. — The Momentary — Tickets available — Catch The 502s performing live at the Send It South Bike & Music Festival.
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Arkansas Gardening School
Arkansas Gardening School is a horticultural symposium for beginner home gardeners, featuring expert-led programs by horticulturists, garden designers, and landscape architects. Through interactive talks and Q&A sessions, participants will learn to create beautiful, sustainable, and successful gardens in the Ozarks. Full schedule available now!
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