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Bentonville
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Walmart for Good recently provided $175,000 to the Jones Center in Springdale as part of the Raise NWA program that supported local nonprofits with $825,000 over three years; its final year will include quarterly alumni gatherings & peer learning circles and feature a public impact report event later this year. NWA Business Journal
- ➤ The Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society will host its annual show on stones, crystals, minerals and fossils at the NWA Armed Forces Reserve Center in Bentonville on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19. Entry is $5, free for children under 10. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. reported a 20% rise in net income in its first quarter as the recovering freight market boosted performance, company executives said. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ An internal UA audit flagged over $48,000 in questionable expenses by a Fayetteville professor who billed over $11,000 for a research trip overlapping his wedding weekend in South Carolina, prompting a review by university officials. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Regional leaders met on Wednesday, Apr. 15 in Fayetteville to discuss a plan for channeling growth by reducing sprawl, traffic & cost, and by focusing development on preexisting infrastructure & preserving green space. 4029 News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Beverly Runions, whose home lost its roof in the May 2024 tornado in Rogers, now has a whole-house generator installed to keep her family covered during future storms. She recalls neighbors checking on homes right after the event (a reminder of community support). 4029 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bentonville jumped to a 5-0 lead after two innings and won 8-5 over Rogers Heritage on Tuesday afternoon at the Tiger Athletic Complex. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Former Arkansas basketball wing Karter Knox committed to Louisville from the transfer portal on Wednesday (Apr. 15) after averaging 8.1 points and 4.5 rebounds as a sophomore and missing 14 of 15 games with a torn meniscus. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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The Phlegms Turned Down
8 p.m. — The Momentary — $10 ($8/members) — Enjoy a unique storytelling performance from local rock band The Phlegms in a stripped-down format.
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