Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Fayetteville man died in a motorcycle crash in rural Benton County Wednesday afternoon (per Arkansas State Police). Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Walmart Museum in downtown Bentonville reopened today to show Sam Walton’s legacy that built the Walmart empire — a story of growth for our local economy. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In March, four Northwest Arkansas cities reported a combined sales tax revenue of $9.895 million—up 13.3% from last year. Bentonville led with a record $3.117 million in revenue, marking an 80% increase from last March. NWA Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, Bentonville High students fired 20 gauge shotguns in an outdoor education exercise that saw fast flying clay birds shatter into pieces—demonstrating hands-on marksmanship practice. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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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.
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7th Annual Kid's Splash & Dash
2-3:30 p.m. — Bentonville Community Center — Registration required — A fun-filled race event for kids with a purpose to support MS research.
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Certified Network Defense (CND) v3 Training
10 AM – 10 AM — Regus - Bentonville - Beau Terre — Tuition required — Enhance your skills with comprehensive ethical hacking training to prepare for the CEH exam.
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