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Bentonville
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local restaurants, bakeries, caterers & food trucks are offering food samples for Soup Sunday, a community event for residents to explore new tastes. Details about each vendor's offerings are available for those interested in the event. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The state's first-ever chairlift bike park in Bella Vista is set to open this summer and crews are training for emergencies with on-bike patrols, a dispatch center, a first aid room, and safety protocols — staff will call last chair if lightning is detected within 20 miles. 4029 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ UA partners with Oak View Group to secure live event bookings at Razorback Stadium + Bud Walton Arena. The partnership will work with Live Nation Arenas to bring concerts soon for fans in the region. NWA Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chris Tisdel, the new director of the University of Arkansas’ McMillon Innovation Studio, said his role offers him a chance to help students redefine what's possible. He guides teams of 15 to 20 students each semester to develop practical solutions for local businesses. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Springdale clinched a two-point victory over Bentonville with a last-play score that boosted their hopes for a higher seed in the Class 6A State Tournament. The win at home strengthened their tournament position. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Razorbacks face Texas A&M live at Bud Walton Arena today as live score updates track the men’s basketball game. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Bentonville West won 63-42 over Rogers Heritage with a crucial 10-0 fourth-quarter run that locked the No. 3 seed out of the 6A-West and secured a spot in Tuesday night's state tournament at War Eagle Arena. 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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