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Bentonville
Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Walmart Inc. named Erin Nealy Cox as its new chief legal officer & corporate secretary, and she will assume her role on April 13, replacing Rachel Brand who left in January. Cox comes from Kirkland & Ellis LLP and served as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas. NWA Business Journal
- ➤ J.B. Hunt Transport Services will hold its annual meeting on April 23 in Lowell + shareholders will vote on a slate of directors, executive compensation and an independent accounting firm. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ California-based Swarm Aero secured $35M in Series A financing led by Two Sigma Ventures and Silent Ventures after opening its Fayetteville Advanced Manufacturing Center (80,000 sqft) mid-February; the funds will accelerate production of larger UAVs aimed at creating hundreds of aerospace jobs over the next decade. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Chase expanded its presence in Northwest Arkansas by opening new branches in Fayetteville at 3365 N. College Ave. & in Rogers at 1803 S. 46th St. The bank, now with five local branches, increased staff to support community financial health as part of its multibillion-dollar expansion plan. NWA Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washington County tested its $8.1 million Emergency Operations Center on Friday with a six-hour disaster drill involving officials from Fayetteville and Springdale plus other local agencies. County leaders said the exercise identified needed improvements to the center’s audio-video system. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas men’s track team finished Day 1 Friday at the NCAA Indoor Championships in first place with 14 points, highlighted by Ernest Cheruiyot’s bronze (13:37.52) in the 5,000 meters and a silver in the distance medley relay. They will compete again today at the Randal Tyson Track Center. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas and Mississippi State will play a baseball doubleheader today at 1 p.m. in Fayetteville. The second game will start one hour after the first ends, with nine innings for each game + a sunny 75 degree forecast. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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NWA Naturals Home Opener
7:05-9:00 p.m. — Arvest Ballpark — Family-friendly fun — Experience the thrill of the NWA Naturals' season home opener with a lively atmosphere and post-game fireworks.
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NWA German Language Table
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Bauhaus Biergarten — Free entry — Practice your German at this friendly language table for all skill levels.
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Date Nights in the Garden: Rose Propagation
5:30-7 p.m. — Peel Museum & Botanical Garden — $30 per couple — Enjoy a romantic evening learning rose propagation while exploring the beautiful gardens.
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IF4™ Film Festival
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Jones Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate fly-fishing culture with world-class films and inspiring stories.
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