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Friday, April 11th, 2025
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ashley Wheeler, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Arkansas, grew up helping build homes in Fayetteville and now leads a merger of two local affiliates that finished on July 1 — a change helped by a grant from the Walton Family Foundation. She plans to build 20 homes each year and will form partnerships to get donations, volunteers and support from Restore stores. NWA Business Journal
- ➤ Bentonville native Sam Hoisington started the Bentonville Bulletin one year ago and it now has more than 10,000 subscribers as it covers local issues like rising water rates and taxes—he said community support is key to adding more local reporters. 5 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Walmart maintained its full-year sales and operating income outlook but removed its first-quarter operating profit guidance on Wednesday because of tariff risk—reporting that first-quarter sales are expected to grow by 3% to 4%. 5 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A delivery driver is accused of taking the Officer Down Memorial K9 statue from the Sheriff’s Office when leaving and officials are urging him to return the painted tribute—donated by a local garden center in Garfield in September. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senate Bill 290 was sent back to committee after an April 9 hearing that looked at changing how farming permits near Arkansas waterways are given — including at the Buffalo National River. Rep. DeAnn Vaught and farming leader Gordon Watkins said the bill may end current stops on new permits after 4 years and give elected officials more power to decide. 4029 News
- ➤ The City of Bentonville and the Bentonville Moves Coalition are hosting a ribbon cutting today from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the asphalt lot on the east side of the NWACC Parking Garage—marking the completion of Water Tower Road improvements that add a four-lane roadway, a 10-foot multi-use trail, and better access to NWACC and SE 8th Street—with refreshments and community celebration. City of Bentonville
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas confirmed its first measles case since 2018—an unvaccinated minor from Saline County was exposed during out-of-state travel on Thursday. The Health Department urged residents to get the MMR vaccine amid 607 cases reported in 22 states as of April 3. 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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