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Bentonville
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amazon now offers three-hour delivery of 90,000 items in over 2,000 cities, charging $4.99 for Prime members + $14.99 for nonmembers, and began expanding the service this month. Meanwhile, Bentonville-based Walmart continues to push same-day deliveries to meet rising consumer demand. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Village Insurance, a trusted local advisor since 1960, offers tailored insurance for auto & homeowners, business, life, and Medicare needs from its Bentonville office at 1913 N. Walton Blvd. Clients can schedule appointments to discuss coverage options. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bentonville School District approved salary raises for teachers and most support staff for the 2026-27 school year as living costs and property values rise (school officials noted) and a unanimous School Board vote continues a multiyear trend (records confirm steady increases). Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Planning Commission approved an amendment to add the Bentonville Ballroom to the South of Momentary project on Tuesday, with City Council set to vote on March 31 on the performance venue expected to open in 2028, support 280 jobs, and generate $46.3 million annually. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The latest Skyline Report shows Benton County led home sales & average home prices last fall compared to Washington and Madison counties. The report noted that demand for homes slowed. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas baseball shares connections with Northern Colorado as coach Mike Anderson worked with Dave Van Horn at Nebraska and took over the Arkansas coaching role after 2002, linking the teams even as they now face off in a midweek matchup. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas guard Darius Acuff was named an AP First-Team All-American Monday (averaging 22.9 points and 6.7 assists) and his Razorbacks will play No. 13-seed Hawaii at 3:25 p.m. tomorrow in Portland. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Arkansas football team held its second spring practice last Tuesday outside Walker Pavilion with media in attendance — Coach Ryan Silverfield said he expects smoother transitions in communication ahead of Thursday’s full-pad practice. 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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Wiz Khalifa Live in Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Momentary — Check venue for pricing — Experience the electrifying performance of multi-platinum artist Wiz Khalifa as he showcases his greatest hits.
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