Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ozark Hill Hikers invites Bentonville walkers to join a Saturday walk at Park Springs Park with a choice of 5- or 10-kilometer routes; registration (8:30 to 9 a.m.) is at Casey's convenience store on 100 S.E. J St and costs $4. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Walmart will host its annual cybersecurity conference next month at its Bentonville headquarters (employees, leading technologists, students, and community members will gather to explore new digital defense strategies). Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid's Tale, will give a lecture on April 14 at Fayetteville Town Center hosted by the University of Arkansas Distinguished Lectures Committee. University students began reserving tickets yesterday plus public sales will start Wednesday at 10 a.m. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's 2025 Annual Turkey Program Report shows a 22% rise in turkey harvest to 11,332 birds and marked improvements in the Ouachita and Ozark regions, suggesting a promising start for the spring 2026 hunting season + ongoing conservation efforts. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Several hundred people gathered Monday at the Northwest Arkansas Armed Forces Reserve Center in Bentonville to send off around 130 members of the 142nd Field Artillery Brigade as they prepared for deployment to the Middle East — the troops will first train at Fort Bliss before leaving for their assignments. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas Razorbacks shut out Auburn 10-0 on Saturday and 4-0 on Sunday in Fayetteville, clinching the series with standout pitching & strong defense from key players. The Arkansas Traveler
- ➤ Arkansas baseball lost a series 2 to 1 at Auburn, which could impact the Razorbacks’ postseason hopes, as Matt Jones + Bubba Carpenter reviewed the game on WholeHogSports Daily Podcast. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Jake Taylor tossed a one hitter to lead Rogers to a ten to zero win over Fort Smith Northside in six innings of 6A West baseball on Monday afternoon—his strong pitching secured the shutout. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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RØDE House Happy Hour with Trivia
5-9 p.m. — The Momentary — Free entry — Enjoy drink specials and test your knowledge with trivia alongside live music from local artists.
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An Evening with Wilco
7-8:30 p.m. — The Momentary — $37-147 — Experience the live energy of pioneering Chicago rock band Wilco.
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