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Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The NWA Home and Outdoor Living Expo is coming this weekend for spring (with 126 vendors, including 25% from out of state), says organizer Jack Wills. Experts will offer remodeling tips and help buyers save between 10% and 30% on home upgrades. 4029 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ F1RSTNB, formerly First National Bank of Fort Smith, named Shannon Hicks as community president for Rogers/Lowell and Sharon Mason for Bentonville/Centerton effective Jan.2. They will serve as ambassadors — focusing on business development and customer relationships to support local growth. NWA Business Journal
- ➤ Kiva NWA is expanding bilingual support to help Latino entrepreneurs access up to $15,000 in zero-interest loans from its Startup Junkie Foundation hub in Northwest Arkansas. Ignacio Balderrama will lead the Spanish-language consulting and loan readiness program amid growing demand. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Walmart has agreed to pay $100 million to settle allegations from the FTC and 11 states over misleading driver pay details; the company must also create an earnings verification program to prevent future misrepresentations. 4029 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas had 65,000 job openings in December, down from 68,000 in November, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday. An Arkansas-based economist noted the state maintained a robust count compared to national levels despite its 4.2% unemployment rate closing out 2025. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The USDA is considering a proposal to increase processing speed from 140 to 175 chickens per minute at processing plants, with University of Arkansas economist Dr. Jada Thompson saying faster speeds may boost output — though a constrained workforce could face added strain. The proposal remains open for public comment. 5 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Washington Regional, a Fayetteville-based health system, opened its $3.1 million, 6,650 sqft simulation center on Thursday, Feb. 26 to train health professionals with high-fidelity tools (including programmable manikins). An open house for donors on Monday, Feb. 23 marked the celebration of expanded learning opportunities. NWA Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas' Sydney Vaught set a new record in the women's 5,000 by running 15:02.52 at the SEC Indoor Championships in College Station on Thursday — a personal best that broke meet records by nearly 9 seconds. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn said the team must improve hitting and run production ahead of Friday's game vs UT-Arlington, noting that missing players and an illness bug have heightened the need for tougher at-bats and clutch hits. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas hosted the Mavericks at the 2026 Wooo Pig Classic and took an early lead. The contest at Bogle Park shows strong hitting + pitching efforts as the Razorbacks build their advantage in a live game. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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