Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Benton County Planning Board approved a plan to open an Amish farmers market in the Gentry area, where local Amish farmers and crafts people will soon sell their products + adding a fresh community market option. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lauren Blanco, co-founder of Markham & Fitz Chocolate, moved with her family to Brooklyn to start new work while keeping ties in Bentonville. She is growing her team and expanding offerings + working on a book as she builds fresh networks in her new home. NWA Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local open mic events let anyone take the stage, drawing comedians, poets + musicians to perform at venues around Bentonville. These sessions offer a space for creative expression and help foster a welcoming local arts scene. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Razorbacks and Springdale-based Tyson Foods announced a multi-million-dollar partnership today to boost local sports programs + the deal was reported by Matt Jones and Christina Long. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas women's basketball (16-seed) will face Kentucky (9-seed) today at 10 a.m. in Greenville at Bon Secours Wellness Arena during the SEC Tournament after a 70-41 win over Auburn and a Feb. 1 loss. The game is broadcast on SEC Network. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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Easter Egg Shoot Weekend
9 a.m. – 7 p.m. — The Quiver Archery Range — $20 — Celebrate Easter with family-friendly archery fun while aiming for candy-filled eggs.
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