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Bentonville
Thursday, April 10th, 2025
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A building under construction behind The Ledger (billed as the only bikeable building in the world when it opened in 2022) caught fire on Wednesday afternoon in downtown Bentonville and was under control by 3 p.m. with no injuries. 4029 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Online grocery sales increased by 21% in March to reach $9.7 billion and show steady growth since the pandemic began—Walmart led with a 25.7% market share while Amazon and Instacart followed closely. The report noted that promotional discounts and subscriptions helped boost delivery and store pickup orders over the past months. NWA Business Journal
- ➤ Arvest Bank executives announced winners of the Northwest Arkansas Outstanding Business Awards at a luncheon in Springdale on April 9. An independent panel of judges picked Bentonville-based Havenwood and mejo and Rogers-based PodcastVideos.com and Onyx Coffee Lab as winners. NWA Business Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Last week, severe weather hit Northwest Arkansas with tornadoes, large hail, and heavy rain that helped fertilize crops and ease the drought in Benton County—though it also led to saturated soil and runoff. Local farm officials said farmers hope future rains come in smaller doses to support the ongoing planting season. 4029 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Road Department reopened two bridges in western Benton County—one on Mount Zion Road/Columbia Hollow and one on East Gaiche Road—that replace older unsafe structures. The new bridges cost about $947,000 and $500,000 respectively—both fully funded by Benton County. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ On Tuesday night, the City Council approved nine members of the Active Transportation Advisory Board. The board will begin meeting in May to gather public input and guide decisions on biking, walking and accessible transportation. 5 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday night, Fayetteville beat Bentonville in a 6A-West girls soccer match between the two undefeated teams, ending Bentonville's win streak. 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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