Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
Good morning, Bentonville.
On Friday, the judge questioned settlement proposals in the Illinois River pollution case involving Tyson Foods & others, noting that the plan did not set a cap on poultry production and could allow increased litter runoff.
Appeals will continue as the court reviews the proposals.
Six former Razorbacks participated in the 2026 NFL Combine where standout performances by Taylen Green and Mike Washington Jr impressed scouts ahead of the NFL Draft scheduled for April 23–25 in Pittsburgh.
Their record-setting runs and comprehensive drills highlight Arkansas' continued impact in pro football.
Shiloh Christian’s boys basketball team beat Fountain Lake on Friday afternoon in Morrilton (their close game set them up for the Class 4A state semifinals).
Arkansas gymnastics broke program and SEC attendance records Friday night at Bud Walton Arena with 15,512 fans—surpassing the previous record of 11,031.
The team fell to No. 1 Oklahoma by .425 and coach Jordyn Wieber praised the strong fan support.
Benton maintained an early lead in the Class 5A state basketball tournament game against Greene County Tech at Cardinal Arena in Farmington on Friday, March 6.
The Eagles sealed their win with a 9-0 run as Tech fought hard throughout the match.
Boys high school basketball tournaments show Bentonville teams lost close six-A matchups with scores of 60 and 54.
Semifinals and finals for multiple classes are scheduled between Thursday, March 12 and Saturday, March 14 at Bank OZK Arena - stay tuned for more local results.
Arkansas baseball coach Dave Van Horn and players Zack Stewart and Ethan McElvain recapped their Game 1 win over Stetson at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville on Friday, Mar.
6. They highlighted key plays during a brief press conference as the Razorbacks prepare for their next game.
Nettleton senior Takylah Marshall, returning after missing last season due to a knee injury, hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer that gave the Lady Raiders a 54-53 win at Cardinal Arena during the Class 5A state tournament on Friday, Mar.
6 in Farmington.
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.
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.
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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