Good morning, Bentonville.

The Rotary Club of Bentonville marked its 100th anniversary with a special program, lunch and speakers at the public library.

Club leaders and local officials celebrated a century of service since the club was founded on Oct. 23, 1925 — a milestone recognized by the community.

Bastazo, a Bentonville-based software startup, launched its updated Bastazo Platform—an AI-powered tool that identifies cybersecurity risks and offers integrated work plans to fix them.

The system targets energy, water, and industrial sectors so teams can shift from reactive patching to proactive security.

A Benton County judge ordered two more men to be held without bond in the county jail—this move follows the investigation into the murder of a Rogers man.

Walmart will reopen its museum off downtown Friday after more than two years of work that doubled its exhibit space to 14,000 square feet over two floors—featuring digital displays, a new Spark Cafe and Sam Walton’s original 5—10 store.

A ribbon cutting at 1 p.m. will mark the reopening as the museum aims to welcome over 500,000 visitors in its first year.

Local high school sports teams posted multiple wins in conference play this week.

Life Way edged Ozark Catholic in a 2A baseball game by scoring five first‐inning runs with Jackson Rodgers throwing four shutout innings, while in girls soccer the Lady Tigers beat Rogers Heritage as Hadlee Newell scored two goals and Sydney Hopper added a goal and assist, and Bentonville West claimed a 6A-West victory with Peyton Nordby's game-winning play—other local matchups also ended with wins.

The No. 3 ranked Razorback baseball team beat the University of Central Arkansas Bears 9-2 on Tuesday at Bella Field with key homers driving an early lead — the win improved their season record to 16-1 and set the stage for a three-game Southeastern Conference series against Ole Miss starting Friday at 6:30 p.m.

Pickleball is growing fast in Northwest Arkansas as community centers and University of Arkansas courts host more players from all age groups—students and local residents are finding new places to play, and extra facilities are planned to meet the rising demand.

This expansion is making the sport a popular part of both campus life and community recreation.

Bentonville Anime-Fest 2025

Bentonville Anime-Fest is a dedicated convention for anime collectors and fans, featuring a variety of exhibitors, industry professionals, and activities catering to multiple fandoms.

Junkin' Market Days NWA

1-5 p.m. | Washington County Fairgrounds | $5 General Admission | Discover unique products from local small business owners at this vibrant indoor market.

Welcome to Spring Fair

1 PM | Oxford Ridge Pavilion | Free entry | Enjoy a variety of local foods, crafts, and community activities at this vibrant spring fair.

Big Box Karaoke Event

8:15-10:15 p.m. — Big Box Karaoke — No cover charge — Connect with fellow 20s and 30s locals while enjoying a night of karaoke fun.

Tomorrow’s Heirlooms XIX Quilt Show

9 AM - 4 PM — Benton County Fairgrounds & Expo — Entry Fee Applies — Explore a vibrant display of hundreds of quilts alongside vendors and food.

Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society Show

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Sat) & 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Sun) — Bentonville Armory — Entry details not specified — Explore a vibrant rock and mineral showcase featuring a variety of exhibits and activities.