Good morning, Bentonville.

A cow (a familiar farm sight) wandered onto downtown Cave Springs' Arkansas 112 and Arkansas 264 on Thursday afternoon, slowing traffic briefly until a rancher with a lasso returned it to its owner.

Mayor Randall Noblett confirmed the roadway is clear.

Rogers-based Car-Mart (reporting a $76.7m quarterly loss) will close 42 dealerships, nearly 30% of its 136 outlets, by April 14; customers can still pay online while economists caution that reduced competition may raise prices and impact local jobs.

Onward FX will be held on April 21 at Ledger in Bentonville and will host over 600 attendees and 90 investors.

Jared Weinstein, co-founder of Thrive Capital + founder of The Overton Project, will lead the unscripted keynote before scheduled founder-funder sessions begin at 10:30 a.m.

OmniTRAX announced it acquired three Arkansas railroads — the Dardanelle and Russellville Railroad, Ouachita Railroad and Camden & Southern Railroad — from Arkansas Shortlines Railroad Inc. on Thursday, and operations will begin June 1 as local operators Danny and Michael Robbins join the management team.

María José Marin became the first SEC and South American champion at Augusta National Women’s Amateur with a record 14-under par win and now boosts Razorback golf ahead of the SEC Championship on April 16 at Pelican Golf Club; she credited inspirations (Rory McIlroy and María Fassi) for her achievement.

Tuesday, the Bentonville Tigers rallied with a six-run second inning to beat Fayetteville 11 to 3, while Conway and Van Buren also won baseball contests.

In softball, Mayflower and Pea Ridge posted shutout wins — local high school teams showed strong efforts ahead of the season.

Arkansas basketball reportedly reached out to several transfer prospects after the NCAA portal opened Tuesday in Fayetteville.

The Razorbacks’ 15-day window ends on Tuesday, April 21.

Arkansas coach Courtney Deifel says the Razorbacks are set to face Mississippi State’s top pitching staff today at 5 p.m. in Starkville.

The Bulldogs — known for a Division I ERA of 1.55 — will test an offense that recently swept Auburn as the team aims to boost postseason hopes.

California transfer guard Grace McCallop, a Kansas City native who won three consecutive Class 4A titles at Bishop Miege, committed to Arkansas women’s basketball yesterday — marking the team’s first transfer addition this offseason as she adds depth to the guard position.

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.

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.

An Evening with Wilco

7-8:30 p.m. — The Momentary — $37-147 — Experience the live energy of pioneering Chicago rock band Wilco.

RØDE House Happy Hour featuring Guinevere Goodwin

5-9 p.m. — The Momentary — Free, no tickets required — Enjoy drink specials and live music from local artist Guinevere Goodwin in a vibrant atmosphere.

AI in Action for Retail Workshop

8:30-11:30 a.m. — Ledger Bentonville — Cost Information Not Provided — Explore AI techniques to enhance retail analysis, reporting, and decision-making.