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Friday, May 16th, 2025
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Centerton Cares is a nonprofit that runs several self-serve food pantries in Centerton and has struggled to meet rising food needs as increasing prices, including a Walmart hike, strain its small monthly budget. The group depends on community donations to cover the cost of items and taxes—helping keep the pantries stocked for those in need. 4029 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ New York-based Eko announced on Thursday that it will open a 70,000-square-foot capture factory in Bentonville to boost its operations (further details on the timeline have not been released). Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Walmart reported a lower Q1 profit of $4.45 billion due to higher tariff costs and said it will raise prices to help cover these costs—adding that Q2 sales should grow 3.5% to 4.5% while it kept its full year guidance. This reflects the retailer's efforts to handle rising import costs amid a changing tariff environment. 5 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Madeleine Stokes—a seventh grader from Bentonville— won the Arkansas State Civics Bee Championship in Little Rock on Wednesday, earning $1,000 and a trip for her and a parent to Washington for the National Civics Bee this fall. She said her hard work paid off and she looks forward to learning how government affects her community. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Conway scored the only run in extra innings at Wolverine Field on Thursday and advanced to Friday’s quarterfinal against Springdale Har-Ber at 3 p.m. in Bentonville West—Bentonville West, Fayetteville and Rogers also claimed wins in their Class 6A state softball games. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Simple Minds Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Walmart AMP — Tickets from $47 — Experience an unforgettable night with the iconic sounds of Simple Minds.
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The Fab Four - The Ultimate Beatles Tribute
8-9:30 p.m. — JJ's Live — Ticketed event — Experience note-for-note renditions of Beatles classics that will make you feel like you're watching the real thing.
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Hammer Lane Hippies Concert
8 PM – 2 AM — Kingfish — No cover — Experience a powerhouse trio blending country, blues, and rock with original music.
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