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Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank released the Skyline Report on Tuesday, April 8, showing that commercial vacancy in Benton and Washington counties fell to 5.8% in the second half of 2024 from 6.5% earlier while building permit values dropped by over 50% to $195.7 million—points that suggest strong leasing in office, retail and warehouse spaces despite the steep permit decline. NWA Business Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Bentonville officials said electric rates will go up by 4 to 8 percent because it costs more to make and deliver power due to inflation, plant closings in other states, and heavy snowstorms. Pedaler's Pub owner Kevin Bennoch said small businesses have felt rising costs over his 11 years and the city council will decide how to share the extra costs — details are still unknown. 4029 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Thaden School broke ground on its new 1,000-seat basketball arena on Monday, April 7. The new arena means the school's basketball and volleyball teams no longer travel off campus for their practices and games. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Senate approved a bill Tuesday—allowing parents and legal guardians to file civil lawsuits against social media companies if a design, algorithm or feature harms their minor child. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas women will have easier access to breast reconstruction surgeries after Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed Act 424 on April 3, which requires insurers to cover procedures like the DIEP flap that uses abdominal tissue to rebuild the breast. The law will take effect Jan. 1 — easing the need to travel out of state, as state Sen. Joshua Bryant said many patients once had to go far for care. 5 News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Northwest Arkansas commercial real estate is in high demand because new vacant spaces are absorbed nearly as soon as they are built, according to a Skyline Report released Tuesday. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas basketball forward Adou Thiero said on social media Tuesday that he will enter the NBA Draft. He becomes the second Razorback to declare after Boogie Fland, and the draft is set for June 25 to 26 in Brooklyn. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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