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Saturday, April 12th, 2025
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local churches have announced their Holy Week schedules with Palm Sunday services on April 13, Maundy Thursday on April 17, Good Friday events on April 18, and Easter Sunday worship on April 20. Several churches will also host Easter egg hunts, support groups, and riding meet-ups—more details will be provided by each church—ensuring a range of events for the community. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bentonville-based AWSOM Lands bought 50.77 acres along I-49 for $18.51 million as part of a planned health care campus that will include a cardiac care center—priced at $364,777 per acre—and the property is part of a 100-acre site purchased by the Alice L. Walton Foundation located 2 miles east of downtown. NWA Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Kansas man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a 2023 altercation at Benton County Jail that left an inmate dead—he is accused of killing the victim. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A proposed bill would require Arkansas schools to install silent panic alert systems that use advanced security software to keep students safe. Lawmakers will consider the measure as it moves through the process — final details have not yet been decided. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Development projects in Benton County are stalled because the Decatur wastewater plant is processing more than its permit limit of 3.8 million gallons per day—officials said high tariffs on its filtration parts raised costs while the plant awaits expansion updates by the end of the year as officials seek additional funds. 5 News
- ➤ Northeast Second Street from Northeast A to North Main streets, including intersections, is closed to vehicle traffic until 6 p.m. June 20 due to planned downtown improvements. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today the Razorbacks face the Bulldogs at 5 p.m. Central—Arkansas holds the No. 1 rank while Georgia is No. 6—with starting pitchers Zach Root and Brian Curley set to lead a matchup of two top teams. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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