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Bentonville
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Northwest Park reopened on Wednesday after four years of renovations and recovery from May 2024 storms — the hardest hit among city facilities. City officials celebrated the ribbon cutting at 1251 W. Will Rogers Drive as new amenities have energized the park for community play. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hawkins House Garden Tour — a free one-hour event held every second Saturday from May through October at 313 S. Second St., Rogers at 10 a.m. — includes a watercolor lesson by Master Gardener Joanne York. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Randall Hinton Development broke ground today on a $32.25 million, 140-unit luxury apartment complex called Lanterns on 4th at 1005 S.E. Fourth St. in downtown Bentonville, featuring a fitness center, swim spa and bar; completion is expected in January 2028. NWA Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ In today's WholeHogSports Daily segment, Kendall Rogers of D1Baseball discussed Razorbacks NCAA Tournament seeding and SEC Tournament's new Automated Ball-Strike challenges alongside moderator Matt Jones+an Arkansas broadcaster. The conversation shared regional projections that sports fans watch closely. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ On Monday, Arkansas hunters checked 12,666 wild turkeys—a 12% rise from previous counts that showed growing success in a challenging season. In north Arkansas, where the season opened on April 20, hunting continues until it ends later this week. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Bentonville West edged Fayetteville 2-1 in extra innings at Wolverine Athletic Complex Tuesday afternoon. Freshman Sloane Shelnutt delivered a key hit that drove in Bella McVey to secure the win. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The GAC softball tournament begins today at Wolverine Athletic Complex in Centerton with four games starting at 10:30 a.m.—it will move to Tiger Athletic Complex in Bentonville on Friday with matchups at noon and 2:30 p.m. and conclude Saturday at 12:30 p.m. with the final contest. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dam Slam Pickleball Tournament
All day — Osage Park — $40 — Compete in this thrilling pickleball tournament featuring men's, women's, and mixed doubles.
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