Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two former first ladies have formed a citizen-led group—aimed at preserving PBS programming statewide—to work with community allies on keeping public media accessible. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tontitown-based PAMT Corp reported a Q4 loss of $29.25 million and a 17.8% drop in revenue to $141.31 million on Feb. 13. The company posted a full-year loss of $52.60 million after raising its auto-liability reserve by $26.5 million. NWA Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas lottery will begin offering a new multi-state draw game called Millionaire for Life this Sunday—giving residents another chance to win significant prizes. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nice weather boosts local anglers' excitement as they try winter and early-spring fishing methods at Beaver Lake today. Many anglers prefer using jerk baits that suspend when the retrieve stops to fish in calmer conditions + photos show the trend. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas earned a 3 to 1 win over Tarleton State at Globe Life Field as head coach Dave Van Horn spotted a former player in the opposing dugout — the win completed a four-game win streak. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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Candlelight Jazz: Cyrille Aimée
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art — $41 ($33 for members) — Enjoy an enchanting evening of jazz with Cyrille Aimée in a transformed Great Hall setting.
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