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Bentonville
Friday, March 21st, 2025
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ After a severe crash on Tuesday near the busy 14th Street intersection left a cyclist with life-threatening injuries, city officials and cycling advocates said Bentonville will soon begin infrastructure upgrades—like a tunnel to separate bikes from 34,000 daily vehicles—to help reduce fatal accidents. 5 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Trucking Association praised the Legislature for passing bills that fight organized retail crime and boost penalties for cargo theft—steps that may help protect trucking jobs. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Benton County circuit judge ruled that a 16-year-old boy will be tried as an adult for his role in the shooting death of a Rogers girl. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Mike Malone, the UA Vice Chancellor for Economic Development and former Northwest Arkansas Council CEO, will join Economic Leadership LLC as Partner this April—he will remain in Northwest Arkansas and use his local and federal experience to help drive economic growth. NWA Business Journal
- ➤ Walmart Inc. stock is falling this month as uncertainty over tariffs + a general market downturn weakens investor confidence. Analysts say the current economic challenges will continue to pressure share prices in the coming weeks. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ NWACC Board of Trustees approved a new master plan for campus expansion in Bentonville on Tuesday; the plan—developed with input from students, staff and community members—could expand the campus from 500,000 square feet to up to five times that size with support from the Walton Family Foundation's Northwest Arkansas Design Excellence Program. 5 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bentonville officials approved a water rate increase earlier this month that will add about $25 to residents' bills as the city fights water loss from hundreds of leaks—repair work continues on an eight-month-old leak in Rebekah Coffey's neighborhood. Local resident Kyle Miller started a petition to reverse the increase—warning it may hurt local businesses and fuel inflation and hopes to gather enough signatures by the April 8 council meeting. 4029 News
- ➤ Congressman Steve Womack chairs the THUD subcommittee and will steer spending in his district by pushing for upgrades to Highway 412, I-49, safer air traffic control, and more affordable housing — his interview airing this Sunday will explain how these projects aim to deliver a strong return on investment for Northwest Arkansas. NWA Business Journal
- ➤ The Joint Budget Committee approved a bill on March 20th that will enact Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' proposed overhaul of the pay plan for executive branch employees—this change will update salary structures for state workers. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dr. Compton Native Tree & Plant Sale: Spring
7 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Compton Gardens and Arboretum — Free entry — Explore 70+ varieties of native plants and trees in support of local biodiversity.
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Mountain Bike Jump Skills Clinic
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — North Bentonville Trail — Registration required — Learn the fundamentals of mountain bike jumping from World Champion Anneke Beerten.
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