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Bentonville
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A native plant sale at the Compton Gardens Maintenance Office in Bentonville offers 1,500 plants including trees, shrubs, and pollinators. Site manager Meagan Love said buyers should act fast because the sale will end Friday. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Department of Transportation reported an incident today at 8:07 a.m. at Mile Marker 90.1 on I-49 southbound east of Bentonville that has resulted in lane closures, and no injuries have been reported as of 8:39 a.m. 5 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lowell-based J.B. Hunt reported lower first quarter earnings and revenue, with net income dropping to $117.74 million and revenue falling by 0.76% to $2.92 billion, yet the carrier beat analyst estimates. The company said higher intermodal volumes and cost cuts helped offset weaker performance in some segments, and its stock closed Tuesday at $135.11. NWA Business Journal
- ➤ J.B. Hunt posted lower first quarter earnings while its intermodal segment improved performance that helped limit losses—this drop came amid ongoing trade uncertainty. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Thunderstorms that hit the state from April 2nd to April 5 caused about $78.9M in crop damage by flooding 46% of rice fields, 30% of soybean acres, and 23% of corn, according to a survey reported Tuesday. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Department of Higher Education awarded $750,000 to the University of Arkansas to help more students earn data science certificates and degrees statewide. Program director Karl Schubert said the university will use the grant for a two-year HIRED project — made to add more two-year colleges and offer stackable certificates — to train workers for new data science jobs. NWA Business Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Rising water levels on Beaver Lake and nearby rivers are expected to improve fishing for local anglers. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas and UAPB are set to start their game at 6 p.m. tonight at Baum-Walker Stadium—Arkansas seeks to rebound from recent one-run losses while UAPB, despite an 8-26 record, hopes to extend its three-game win streak as pregame temperatures in the mid-60s are expected to drop into the 50s during the game. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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Pedaler's Bash 2025
2 AM – 3 PM — Pedaler's Pub — Registration required — Experience an epic 44-mile endurance mountain bike race in the heart of Bentonville.
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Garden Party Fundraiser
2-4 p.m. — Peel Museum & Botanical Garden — Support a noble cause — Celebrate with Bubbly & Bingo to aid children in need.
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