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Bentonville
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville resident and artist Misha McQuillen Gardner - trapped in Puerto Vallarta since Sunday by cartel violence - is set to fly to Houston today before driving home to Fayetteville after an overnight stay. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Najja Baptist will discuss his new book In the Spirit, In the Dark: Black Music and Political Activism at the Springdale Public Library on Feb. 28 — the talk will explore how blues, jazz and hip hop helped shape Black political activism. 4029 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Bentonville School District will host an educators career fair this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bentonville High School (1801 S.E. J St.), where job seekers should bring a resume for on-site interviews. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The EPA approved new rules for dicamba herbicides on soybeans and cotton, effective for the next two years. Local farms may adjust weed control practices — improving management on their fields — based on the updated guidelines. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Arkansas guard TJ Cleveland has joined Texas A&M as an assistant coach and will return to Bud Walton Arena tonight at 8 p.m. He plans to use his Bucky Ball strategy as the Aggies take on the Razorbacks on the court. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Razorbacks hired Tulane's defensive line coach Landius Wilkerson on Tuesday to join head coach Ryan Silverfield's staff after Marion Hobby left for the Colts. Wilkerson, whose coaching stints include South Alabama, Chattanooga, and Jacksonville State, adds experience & depth to the team. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Razorbacks defeated Missouri 94 to 86 and prepare for today's game against Texas A&M. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Arkansas women's golf team shot 2-over par Tuesday to tie for sixth at Chevron Collegiate at Golf Club of Houston. Junior Maria Jose Marin (3 under) led the team and they will play next in the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate beginning March 2 on Hilton Head Island. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Two Razorbacks track stars earned SEC honors Tuesday when Rivaldo Marshall broke a 25-year record in the 800 with a 1:45.62 time and freshman Karabo Letebele ran the 60 in 6.55 seconds; the team remains top-ranked before heading to SEC Indoor Championships in College Station and NCAA Indoor in March. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas baseball coach Dave Van Horn met with media Tuesday to discuss the Razorbacks’ Game 1 loss to Arkansas State. 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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