Good morning, Bentonville.

Sam's Club in Bentonville will raise its Club membership fee to $60 and Plus fee to $120 starting May 1 (existing members will see these changes on their next billing).

The increase is designed to support a better shopping experience and enhanced Sam's Cash rewards.

Greenhouse Road, linking Centerton and Bentonville, will be upgraded after the city applied for a $9 million grant to fund a $50 million project that adds sidewalks, bike lanes, a roundabout and traffic signal.

Local business owners are adjusting parking and service plans as final design and utility work progress.

Healthcare leaders at the NWA Health Summit stressed the need for improved rural maternal care after Baptist Health announced its labor and delivery unit would close later this month & community officials are exploring solutions like mobile vans and telehealth to ease the crisis.

Healthcare professionals met on Thursday at Fayetteville Town Center for the Northwest Arkansas Health Summit to learn how funds from the Rural Health Transformation Program can boost community care.

Speakers urged new ideas for enhanced diabetes management, workforce development, and health education across the region.

Fayetteville-based Washington Regional Medical System announced that J.

Larry Shackelford will retire on May 31 after over 35 years in health care. Dr. Lucas Campbell, who has worked in Northwest Arkansas for 17 years in multiple roles, has been named the new CEO.

Bentonville West scored six runs in the first inning at Fayetteville High School softball complex Thursday to defeat Fayetteville 8-5.

The team will play in Cabot (first pitch at 5 p.m. today).

Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn said he will decide if pitcher Gabe Gaeckle returns to the bullpen after a shaky Game 1+ he improved in Thursday’s start at Plainsman Park by holding Auburn’s Tigers scoreless through three innings.

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.

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.

RØDE House Happy Hour featuring Bee Balm

5-9 p.m. — The Momentary — Free entry — Enjoy drink specials and free live music from Bee Balm at this Wednesday evening happy hour.

Random Rab at COLLIDE Nightclub

8 PM – 12 AM — The Momentary — Tickets required — Experience an energetic fusion of global sounds at Bentonville's monthly pop-up electronic music event.

The Vibe Block Party

7-11 p.m. — The Momentary — $25 ($20 for members) — Celebrate hip-hop culture with performances and an open dance floor at this vibrant block party.

Momma Concert

7-10 p.m. — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art — $25 General Admission — Experience melodic power pop with Momma and local band Idle Valley live in concert.