Good morning, Bentonville.

Local groups are hosting two nature walks today in Bentonville—one at Osage Park from 10 a.m. to noon by the Peel Compton Foundation and another at Casey’s from 8:30 to 9 a.m. with a $4 fee—while recent fishing tournaments and upcoming river cleanups, astronomy nights, fishing derbies and outdoor classes offer more ways for residents to enjoy local nature.

Residents can head to 1301 N.

Dixieland Road as the Rogers Goodwill Resource Center and Outlet Store reopens at 9 a.m. today—one year after closing due to storm damage from an EF2 tornado. The reopening includes a brief ceremony, a two-minute Bins Bonanza for two shoppers, and food from KDK's Chicken and Waffles from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the center also resuming job services.

Bentonville — A Benton County circuit judge ordered a mental evaluation for a suspect accused of killing a Rogers man while his attorneys plan to raise mental disease or defect as a defense.

Bentonville’s May sales tax revenue dropped 72.91% to $632,455 due to large rebates—its year-to-date receipts remained flat at $10.447 million while Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale posted gains.

Centerton will hold a public meeting this week (from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.) at the Centerton District Court building (210 Municipal Drive) to review updated plans for the Recreation Center as city officials present new designs for the project funded by approved bonds.

Crappie are starting to bite crank baits on Beaver Lake as muddy water clears, said local fishing guide Jon Conklin.

He expects anglers to experience better fishing conditions soon.

The Walton Family Foundation released a report on Tuesday, May 27, that shows housing challenges have grown in Northwest Arkansas since 2019—median multifamily rents rose nearly 50% and home prices increased about 70%.

The report states the region now needs 9,300 new rental units for low-income households and warns that many subsidized homes could be lost by 2040.

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.

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.

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.

Hammer Lane Hippies Concert

8 PM – 2 AM — Kingfish — No cover — Experience a powerhouse trio blending country, blues, and rock with original music.

Ashtyn Barbaree Live Performance

2-6 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — Experience the enchanting Americana sounds of Ashtyn Barbaree in a captivating live show.

Explore Osage Summer Camp

8 AM – 12 PM — Osage Park — $190/week — Kids will explore wetlands and participate in fun outdoor activities including archery, games, and nature crafts.

Ozarks At Large Live Broadcast

11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Bentonville Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate 35 years of Ozarks at Large with a special live broadcast from the heart of Bentonville.