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Thursday, June 19th, 2025

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Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.

EDUCATION NEWS

  • ➤ Lawmakers approved on Tuesday a request for $90 million from the Restricted Reserve Fund to support the Education Freedom Account program for next school year. The move boosts funding by 48% over earlier allocations and will allow the education department to make first quarter payments for eligible students—helping Arkansas families choose their schools.  Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
  • ➤ A Bentonville nonprofit is partnering with Stemuli to build an AI learning platform that uses a video game design to help rural students and entrepreneurs learn faster. A Walton family-backed survey found 56% of midsection respondents said they had a low understanding of using AI at work — less than 1% reported high proficiency.  Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • ➤ A federal judge today allowed the Attorney General’s Office to join a lawsuit against a law that forces every public school to show a state-approved version of the Ten Commandments in classrooms and libraries—this ruling may lead to more court battles as the legal fight continues.  Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

SPORTS NEWS

  • ➤ Matt Jones and Christina Long said in a podcast from Omaha that the Razorbacks won 7-3 over UCLA—setting up a rematch with LSU in the national semifinal round.  Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
  • ➤ Ronnie Delk has been named the new athletic director at Bentonville High School after Tuesday's board meeting, replacing retired director Chris Hutchens (who served for 28 years). McGinnis has been named the Tigers' baseball coach.  Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

  • 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.

    Fri, 6/20/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 6/21/25

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  • 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.

    Mon, 6/23/25

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  • 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.

    Thu, 6/26/25

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  • Mid-Summer’s Night Date: Archery for Lovers

    6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Quiver Archery Range — $60 per couple — Experience an enchanting evening of archery fun and friendly competition inspired by Shakespeare’s whimsy.

    Fri, 6/27/25

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  • Rose Propagation Class

    10:00 AM – 11:30 AM — Peel Museum & Botanical Garden — Registration fee required — Discover the art of cultivating roses in a hands-on workshop with expert guidance.

    Sat, 6/28/25

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  • FluFlu Clout Archery Experience

    5:30-6:30 p.m. — The Quiver Archery Range — $25 — Discover the art of shooting FluFlu arrows in a fun, beginner-friendly setting perfect for all ages.

    Thu, 7/3/25

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  • Roni Ben-Hur Trio Live at Crystal Bridges

    7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art — $55 — Experience an intimate evening of world-class jazz in a stunning setting with acclaimed musicians.

    Thu, 7/10/25

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  • Acoustic Evening with Jonah Kagen

    7-9:30 p.m. — The Momentary — $18 and up — Experience intimate acoustic storytelling through heartfelt melodies and engaging performances.

    Fri, 7/11/25

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  • John PayCheck Concert

    7 PM – 11 PM — Meteor Guitar Gallery — Check website for ticket prices — Awesome Night of Country with the One and Only John Paycheck.

    Fri, 7/18/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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