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Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. 4029 News
- ➤ 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. NWA Business Journal
- ➤ 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. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Arkansas Traveler
- ➤ 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. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ 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. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ 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. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ 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. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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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.
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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.
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