Good morning, Bentonville.

Eight people were arrested on Tuesday and Wednesday for charges including aggravated assault, battery, drug possession and property theft in Northwest Arkansas — suspects are held at either Benton County Jail or Washington County Detention Center with no bond set.

On Feb. 27, Brightwater opened The Butcher’s Larder—a student-run for-profit butcher shop that marked the final step in the artisanal butchery program at the Center for the Study of Food at Northwest Arkansas Community College, providing students with hands-on learning in retail operations.

A proposed House bill would force several Northwest Arkansas school districts to drop their four-day school week and switch to a five-day schedule for the 2026-27 school year if it is passed by the Legislature + signed by the governor.

Students in the Gentry School District will attend classes on April 18 and May 23 to make up for snow days; the board changed the 2024-25 calendar on March 20 to avoid extending the school year (families with conflicts should contact their administration).

During World Doula Week, Arkansas celebrates doulas who support mothers during childbirth and aim to improve care so that survival is not the only goal.

The Doula Alliance of Arkansas is working with legislators and providers (pushing for Medicaid reimbursement and better training) to make doula services more accessible.

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.

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.

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.

Music on the Mountain Family Day

6-8 p.m. — Mount Sequoyah Center, Inc. — Donations welcomed — Celebrate Arkansas roots with live performances from talented local artists and family-friendly entertainment.