Good morning, Bentonville.

Heavy rainfall on Friday caused several accidents on Interstate 49 that backed up traffic for miles as emergency vehicles worked near Ajax Avenue at mile marker 80 & near Wagon Wheel road at mile marker 74 with no injuries reported.

The Bentonville Community Orchestra made its debut at the Bentonville Public Library on Tuesday night and received a standing ovation from a packed crowd.

About 25 musicians played classical pieces and modern tunes — including a rendition of the Pirates of the Caribbean theme song.

Nearly 5,000 customers lost power Friday morning as severe weather swept through Sebastian, Washington and Benton counties (Sebastian 2,649, Washington 1,383, Benton 777).

Air quality testing in Tontitown began Friday to see if the Eco-Vista Landfill is releasing harmful chemicals; CTEH technicians from North Little Rock are taking air samples at 14 spots over 11 days and have set up a hotline for nearby residents to report odors.

The test follows earlier findings of high pollutant levels, including benzene.

Arkansas state government's general revenue collections in April fell by $172.8 million—15.5% less than in April last year—to $940.6 million, state finance officials reported on May 2nd.

McNelly Road—Benton County 40—from Spanker Road to Spanker Creek Road will be closed from June 2—13 or until the county finishes road work by removing old sections and getting the surface ready for new asphalt; detour signs and billboards will guide drivers the week before the closure.

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.

Felt Pennant Workshop

6:30-8:45 p.m. — Rick's Bakery — Complimentary snacks and drinks — Craft a unique, hand-sewn felt pennant in this fun workshop for all skill levels.

15th Annual Founder's Crawfish Boil

12-4 p.m. — George's Majestic Lounge — Ticket required — Enjoy 2lbs of crawfish along with corn, potatoes, and sausage while listening to live music by Squash Garden.

Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute Concert

8-11 p.m. — JJ's Live — Tickets available online or at the door — Rock out to the iconic sounds of Led Zeppelin with Zoso at JJ's Live.

Sow and Savor Camp

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Thaden School, Bentonville — Cost info not provided — Explore the journey of food from farm to table with hands-on garden activities.