Good morning, Bentonville.

Entrepreneur Brandon Campbell released his new children’s book today in Arkansas, a work inspired by his own childhood that he described as both a labor of love and therapeutic.

The debut marks a personal milestone for Campbell as he shares his heartfelt story with readers.

Jennifer Northrop, known as the Messy Paintress, is the featured artist at Frost Fest at Fossil Cove Brewing Company—where live painting of unique yeti images draws visitors during the outdoor beer festival.

Arkansas Public Theatre has opened a new rehearsal hall to support local actors and community productions.

The facility will host rehearsals and events in Bentonville in the coming weeks.

Seven Benton residents filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection & one filing was by Charles Stuart Alexander of 5104 Peace Lane on Jan.

23.

Congress will soon review reauthorization of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, which turned $421 million in federal funds into $1.55 billion for sewer fixes in Little Rock and beyond.

Renewal before Sept. 30 is needed to keep communities' aging systems functioning and water clean.

Arkansas track and field athlete Jelani Watkins made his debut at the Razorback Invitational on Saturday at the Randal Tyson Track Center and ran a personal best of 6.60 seconds in the 60m plus he committed to play wide receiver for football.

His performance signals promising potential for the season.

High school sports today saw the Lady Bobcats rally at Bobcat Arena for a win over Gravette, and Fayetteville edged Bentonville at home with Lily Crone scoring 20 points; Elkins and Pea Ridge also secured conference wins (notable quarter surges marked their games).

The Kentucky Wildcats ended the Razorbacks' home win streak and three-game overall run on Saturday, Jan.

31 at Bud Walton Arena as Arkansas fell 85-77 in a game marked by multiple technical fouls.

Fans camped overnight outside Bud Walton Arena on Saturday ahead of the 5:30 p.m. tip-off between the Hardwood Hogs and Kentucky Wildcats.

Students bundled up with blankets (and heaters) in below-freezing weather, confident in the team's home-court advantage and strong offense.

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.

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.

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!