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Friday, April 18th, 2025
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two Missouri residents, Gage Hill of Seligman and Jamie Walker of Cassville, were arrested and held on $1 million bonds after Bentonville man Adam Blake Hensley died on April 4 from a fentanyl overdose—Walker is set for arraignment at 8 a.m. May 19 while Hill is scheduled for arraignment at 8 a.m. May 27. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Bentonville Public Library will host the 'Confident Commuters' program—a 1½-hour session on May 8th at 5:30 p.m. that teaches bike commuting skills and covers gear, planning, and road rules; the first 25 registrants will receive bike lights and a goody bag from a Walmart Foundation grant. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ On Monday a Benton mother said her four-year-old daughter wandered away from the Child Development Center at First United Methodist Church after leaving the bathroom and was found by two women who called the police—her daughter was safely returned and her family promptly left the daycare. 5 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bentonville is hosting a panel discussion 'What's Zoning Have to Do With Me?' today at Northwest Arkansas Community College in the Walmart Auditorium of the Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technologies from 9 to 10:30 a.m.—panelists and community members will explore the pending Unified Development Code and its effect on local zoning regulations. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tonight, Arkansas and Texas A&M start their series opener at Baum-Walker Stadium with first pitch at 7 p.m. under warm 80s temperatures — a doubleheader is set for tomorrow at 2 p.m. as heavy rains move toward Northwest Arkansas. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ South Carolina transfer forward Nick Pringle signed with the Arkansas basketball team without a visit because he trusted coach John Calipari — assistant coach Chuck Martin and the staff. He said his decision was easy as the coaching team made his choice clear. 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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Rule of Three Race
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Fly Oz Club — Registration required — Experience a unique mix of road, gravel, and MTB racing with community awards and festivities.
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