Daily
Bentonville
Friday, April 25th, 2025
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In February, Northwest Arkansas cities reported a combined $8.417M in sales tax revenue, up 0.46% in the April report despite declines in Fayetteville and Rogers. Bentonville’s revenue grew 3.04% to $1.919M and Springdale’s increased 6.06% to $1.995M — gains that contrasted with larger retail centers showing drops. NWA Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Benton County officials discussed a policy issue after a justice of the peace attended an out-of-state Washington conference last month that wasn’t in the county budget—county leaders questioned proper oversight of such expenses. The debate centers on ensuring county funds are used only as approved. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Arkansas Department of Transportation will lead a public meeting next week from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Gravette Civic Center at 401 Charlotte St. S.E.—the meeting will look at adding a traffic signal and turn lanes at Arkansas 59 and 72 to make travel safer. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Governor Sanders signed Elijah's Law—Arkansas is the sixth state to require daycare centers to use strict food allergy guidelines after 3-year-old Elijah died from an allergic reaction to a grilled cheese sandwich. 5 News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ On April 24, Cushman & Wakefield (Sage Partners) reported that Northwest Arkansas office vacancy fell to 4.4%, the lowest rate in 15 years and below the national average of 13.9%. The report also noted strong net absorption and growth in retail and industrial sectors along with increased investments in local projects. NWA Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ During his official visit to Fayetteville, Florida State transfer quarterback Trevor Jackson committed to join Arkansas — he is set to join the Razorback team. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
-
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.
-
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.
-
White People for Racial Justice - Open House
Our Open House conversations are for white men and women who'd like to learn more about how to be a better ally, work towards being antiracist, and be a part of a pro-justice community of practice. We welcome people of all backgrounds regardless of faith, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic status, or political leanings.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Garden Party Fundraiser
2-4 p.m. — Peel Museum & Botanical Garden — Support a noble cause — Celebrate with Bubbly & Bingo to aid children in need.
-
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.
-
Bentonville Bike Fest 2025
1 PM – 5 PM — Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Journey — Ticketed entry — Celebrate biking culture with races, demos, and local food in a vibrant atmosphere.
-
Hippo Campus Concert
8:00 - 9:30 p.m. — The Momentary — $71 — Last-minute concert tickets available for an evening of indie tunes with Hippo Campus.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Bentonville
Daily Bentonville is a community newsletter sharing current events in Bentonville, Arkansas. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people across the Bentonville community, and support local organizations. If you like Daily Bentonville, you can support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Bentonville.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Bentonville and across Arkansas. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people across the Bentonville community.
We help people in Bentonville save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Bentonville, about Bentonville, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Bentonville
A free Bentonville community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
- No spam
- Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.
© Daily Bentonville. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailybentonville.com/sitemap