Good morning, Bentonville.

Visit Bentonville is opening its new downtown office and visitor center today from 4 to 6 p.m. at 125 W.

Central Ave.- a location chosen to offer visitors free maps, expert advice and Bentonville-branded souvenirs in partnership with the Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce.

Springdale-based Tyson Foods reported a 3.5% dip in Q2 net income to $497 million and a 4.4% rise in revenue to $13.653 billion as strong chicken and prepared foods sales drove growth.

CEO Donnie King said (Monday, May 4) the company will use its multi-protein strategy to pursue future opportunities.

Bentonville-based Walmart plans to train its 2.1 million workers worldwide in AI skills to boost customer service, + Chief People Officer Donna Morris said at a recent AI summit.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal honored 15 young leaders under 30 (in fields like real estate, banking, and legal) as part of its 18th annual Fast 15, a recognition that spotlights rising talent driving growth in the business and nonprofit sectors.

Their achievements underscore innovation shaping the region.

Residents in Bentonville can take a spring walk today to see blooming wildflowers and fresh greenery across Northwest Arkansas — a refreshing way to mark midweek.

Check local maps for the best spots to enjoy nature.

A recall for frozen pizzas due to possible salmonella contamination now includes two Great Value products sold at Walmart (thin crust chicken bacon ranch and stuffed crust chicken bacon ranch).

The Department of Agriculture urges customers to discard or return the affected items.

Health professionals and families gathered Monday, May 4 at the Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education in Springdale to mark the opening of Arkansas’ first Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center.

The new center provides updated treatments & techniques for managing dementia challenges.

On Monday, in a 6A-West Conference baseball game at Bulldog Field, Fayetteville defeated Bentonville West 11-3 as Tanner Davison hit two home runs and a double while Will Schaefer struck out 13 in five innings.

The Bulldogs recorded 13 hits to secure the victory.

Arkansas softball left fielder Dakota Kennedy was picked as the 16th overall in Monday night's AUSL Draft by Carolina Blaze — a Durham-based team — and Carolina will open its season on June 9 at Smith Family Stadium.

Arkansas sprinter Kaylyn Brown was named National Athlete of the Week by the USTFCCCA after she ran three races at the LSU Invitational on Saturday.

She ran a season-best 50.09 seconds in the 400-meter race & helped secure a 1-2-3 finish for her team.

Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn said that sophomore pitcher Carson Wiggins, though 100% healthy, will not pitch this season because his doctor advised against it, and he named former Razorback DJ Baxendale as general manager starting July 1 to ease the coaching workload.

Bolinger led Bentonville to an 8-1 win over Springdale today, with his standout play giving the local team a key victory as they showcased strong offense + teamwork.

Chris Burke from ESPN joined Matt Jones + Bubba Carpenter on the WholeHogSports Daily Podcast on Sunday to talk about Arkansas' walk-off series win over Ole Miss at Baum-Walker Stadium.

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.

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.

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.

OMW presents FINAL DESCENT

4-7 p.m. — Legends Air Center at Thaden Field — Concessions available — Witness the new OMW tag team champions defend their title amidst thrilling wrestling action.

Volunteer Orientation

1-3 p.m. — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art — Free entry — Engage with the community by becoming a volunteer and support the vibrant arts scene.

RØDE House Happy Hour Featuring FRAWG!

5-9 p.m. — The Momentary — Free entry — Enjoy drink specials and live grunge rock from local band FRAWG! in a vibrant setting.

RØDE House Happy Hour Trivia Night

5-9 p.m. — The Momentary — Free entry — Enjoy drink specials and test your knowledge with trivia hosted by Joshie Simmons.

Glow Run

8:45-10:00 p.m. — Memorial Park — Entry fee applies — Experience a vibrant night run with glowing participants under the stars in Bentonville.