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Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Walmart announced that it will add 3,000 pharmacy leadership positions to expand its local operations + the move is expected to boost job opportunities in the area. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Acres.com, a Fayetteville-based land data provider, was recognized by HousingWire at the 2026 Tech100 awards (real estate) for its innovative technology. The company built a platform that gives developers, lenders, builders and investors quick access to land data. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Members of the Walton family appointed Dr. David Mazyck as the inaugural president of a planned STEM-focused university at the former Walmart Home Office in Bentonville. Site work will soon begin to prep the mixed-use development (office, hotel, multifamily housing and retail spaces). NWA Business Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Washington Regional Medical System in Fayetteville announced new hires to strengthen its care and surgery centers in Northwest Arkansas, including cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Gregory Fink (previously at Methodist Healthcare Hospital System), pediatric hospitalist Dr. Camille Chan, and nurse Jessica Mabry. NWA Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ During Tuesday's game, Da'Mya Wilson broke the state high school girls single-game scoring record with 72 points in a 94-21 win — Coach Ryan Koerdt praised her skill and noted Barton's Lady Bears now have an 11-game winning streak with other teams celebrating key season milestones. 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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