Good morning, Bentonville.

EverHope has rebranded today and expanded its services to include foster care licensing and school partnerships (a two-year strategic plan guides the growth) that keep children local from crisis to long-term recovery.

Walmart reported $77.5 billion in Q4 grocery sales & analysts say more customers are switching to the retailer to save on groceries as financial challenges drive shoppers toward lower prices.

The trend may continue as other discount chains expand their market reach.

Award-winning architect Marlon Blackwell retired from his 33-year role at UA on Jun.

30, 2025. He plans to expand his Fayetteville practice and occasionally teach through lectures and mentorship.

University of Arkansas assistant professor Shannon Speir received a $1.9 million EPA grant and will study biochar use with poultry litter to lower nutrient runoff at Bush Creek Watershed over three years; research partners include the U of A Cooperative Extension Service & Carbon Chicken Project.

Severe weather hit Arkansas Sunday (including two tornadoes) and left about 7,200 customers without power in areas stretching from southwest Benton through Conway, Entergy Arkansas reported.

Benton County inspectors checked local eateries from March 2 to March 6 and found issues like raw meat juice in fridges and improper storage temperatures.

The report covering Bentonville and Rogers shows lapses at restaurants, schools, and food trucks that require better food handling.

Arkansas baseball faces Northern Colorado today at 6 p.m. at Baum-Walker Stadium, with the game streamed on SEC Network+.

Razorbacks, ranked seventh in the USA Today Baseball Coaches Poll, will have Mark Brissey start against Mitch Haythorn as local forecasts predict a cloudy night with a high of 52.

The Razorbacks won 86 to 75 over Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament championship and will face Hawaii in Portland after the NCAA bracket was revealed Sunday.

Bentonville sports fans are watching closely as the team prepares for its next round (updates to follow).

The No. 9 Arkansas women's golf team is in second place after two rounds at the Betsy Rawls Invitational at the University of Texas Golf Club course & scores improved in the second round following high winds in the first, with the final round set for Tuesday.

Arkansas football coach Ryan Silverfield and players KJ Jackson and Quincy Rhodes met with local media on Monday to discuss Day 1 of spring practices at the Razorback practice field + they outlined the team’s plans for the upcoming season.

NCAA Tournament West Regional teams, including the Razorbacks, are set to play in Portland, Oregon later this week — giving college basketball fans a look at top competition in action.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.