Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
Good morning, Bentonville.
Northwest Arkansas National Airport — the busiest in the state — is planning its biggest expansion with a new Western Concourse to add more gates and a larger waiting area as passenger numbers rise.
Leaders said designs are in early stages to meet growing travel demand.
Walmart has partnered with Synchrony Financial to issue two new credit cards that will be available this fall via its OnePay app + one card will work anywhere Mastercard is accepted while the other is limited to Walmart purchases.
Sun Painted Farm, a nearly 50-acre organic working farm along Little Sugar Creek on Price Coffee Road near Bentonville, is opening in phases and will feature a farm stand opening later this summer, a guesthouse for up to 10 guests, and the restaurant Ryn — set to open on June 19, developed by Paul Esterer and Chef Matthew Cooper.
Campers learned bicycle maintenance and cycling basics on Tuesday at Northwest Arkansas Community College's Cycling and Trails Education Center in Bentonville—this weeklong summer camp gave kids ages 7 to 11 both morning trail lessons and afternoon biking sessions.
CVS issued a rebuttal to Gov. Sanders’ op-ed in the New York Times on Tuesday, stating that Act 624 will force its 23 local pharmacies to close and cut care for 340,000 patients if enforced next year — the company said it is reviewing all options and will legally challenge the law.
Benton County said that McNelly Road — the portion from Spanker Road to Spanker Creek Road — will close for road work starting Monday until June 27 or until the job is complete.
Crews will remove sections and prepare the roadway for an asphalt overlay while detour signs and billboards guide drivers.
Kid's Night: It's All About Hue
11 PM – 1 AM — Crystal Bridges Museum — Check for ticket info — A creative evening for kids focused on color and fun while parents unwind.
Yoga in the Garden
8-9 a.m. — Peel Museum & Botanical Garden — Free entry — Experience a refreshing yoga session surrounded by nature every Saturday morning.
Summer Camp: Sketchbook for Young Artists
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Eleven at Crystal Bridges — $200 ($160 for members) — A weeklong day camp for budding artists to explore drawing techniques and unleash their creativity.
An Afternoon with Al Roker
1-2 p.m. — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art — $30 ($25 for members) — Engage in a lively discussion with America’s beloved weatherman about his career and his new educational project.
Howard County Live Performance
8 PM – 12 AM — George's Majestic Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Texas country sound of Brandon Howard and his band opening for rising star Tristan Roberson.
Summer Series: History & Culture of the Bow
5:30-6:30 p.m. — The Quiver Archery Range — $25 — Explore the fascinating evolution of archery from ancient tools to modern innovations through storytelling and demonstrations.
We The Kingdom Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Walmart AMP — Ticket info TBD — Experience a night of worship and music with We The Kingdom as they perform live.
Yoga in the Garden
8-9 a.m. — Peel Museum & Botanical Garden — Free entry — Enjoy a refreshing fundamentals yoga class in a beautiful botanical setting.
Summer Camp: ARTimals Exploration
9 AM – 12 PM — Eleven at Crystal Bridges — $200 — Dive into a week of artistic adventures with nature and storytelling for young explorers.
SoNA Beyond: Kindred – A Chamber Music Exploration of Family
7-8:30 p.m. — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art — $45 ($36 members, $10 students) — Experience a unique chamber music program exploring the diverse meanings of family through classic compositions.
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