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Monday, April 7th, 2025
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cheryl Hatfield—new CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Benton County—charts a 10-year plan to better serve a growing community, and she visited students Friday at Old Wire Road Elementary School in Rogers after starting on Feb. 17. This plan aims to guide the club's growth over the next decade. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas state lawmakers will be scrambling to finalize budgets, funding and bills as they seek to complete legislative work before the recess after April 16. They will have one week+half to address key issues in state finances+other measures. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Between March 27 and April 2, the Benton County Clerk's Office processed marriage license applications for couples from Bentonville, Siloam Springs, Rogers and Springdale (and other communities). Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Rep. Bruce Westerman introduced the ESA Amendments Act to modernize the Endangered Species Act, which has stopped extinctions but not recovered many species — the bill will give Arkansas local communities more control over wildlife management, including recovery strategies for the red-cockaded woodpecker. The legislation aims to streamline the permitting process and cut back on litigation by environmental activist groups. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Bentonville half marathon took place Sunday morning at 6:30 a.m.—it had been rescheduled from Saturday due to heavy rainfall and the risk of flooding. Runner Glenn Caffery from Massachusetts ran to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s research following his father’s death. 4029 News
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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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Sessanta V 2.0: Primus, Puscifer & A Perfect Circle Live Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Walmart AMP — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night with iconic bands Primus, Puscifer, and A Perfect Circle on one stage.
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