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Bentonville
Sunday, February 8th, 2026
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Venture Center and AR SBA announced 13 veteran-owned small businesses chosen for the third annual Veteran-Owned Small Business Accelerator, a program that will offer tailored resources to boost growth and job creation. Supported by the Walton Family Foundation and AR Economic Development Commission, the initiative spotlights local veteran talent. NWA Business Journal
- ➤ Tipton & Hurst opened a new shop in Village on the Creeks in Rogers just in time for Valentine’s Day. The historic florist, celebrating 140 years, fills the space with fresh blooms, gifts and treasures for local customers. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville will open its SuperNatural 2.0 exhibition on Feb. 13, featuring 90 multimedia works including Nancy Baker Cahill's piece CORPUS that explores the impact of the climate crisis and technology on the environment. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The University of Arkansas Museum now offers the Museum at the Library series — visitors must schedule an appointment in order to view artifacts that reveal deep regional history. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Bentonville approved a $4.1 million project to remove the historic Lake Bella Vista dam on Little Sugar Creek; the two-year work will start in about two months with funding from FEMA & Walton Family Foundation to restore the stream naturally. 4029 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Razorback Athletic Department celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Feb. 4 at Razorback Stadium with an all-female panel that discussed leadership + work-life balance and highlighted resilience. The event aimed to empower local women in sports and inspire more participation. The Arkansas Traveler
- ➤ Arkansas women’s basketball coach Kelsi Musick and her staff have used about half of their NCAA off-campus evaluations to scout in-state talent (a key recruitment move) as they prepare for the upcoming season. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The UA gymnastics team will face top ranked Oklahoma today at 2:15 p.m. in Fort Worth at the Metroplex Challenge after a win over Georgia marked its first victory against a top 10 team this season; Coach Wieber said the team is focused on staying healthy for the meet. 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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Sound Bath Experience | The Gentle Thaw
3:30-4:30 p.m. — 507 SE E St, Bentonville, AR — $20 ($15 for members) — Experience a calming sound bath focusing on inner movement and creative spark during the gentle thaw of spring.
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