Good morning, Bentonville.

Pea Ridge will hold a vigil at the Kevin Apple Memorial (at Slack Street and Townsend Way) at 9 p.m. Friday to mark the fifth anniversary of Officer Apple's death, which occurred in 2021 when a fleeing motorist struck him.

Walmart Inc. reached a deal to acquire Vibe.co to expand its connected TV advertising business, the Bentonville-based retailer said Tuesday.

The platform simplifies streaming TV ad offerings for small and medium brands.

The Momentary is hosting the second half of its monthly EDM pop-up COLLIDE at the RØDE House (507 SE E St.) today at 8 p.m., where fans can catch Baby Weight b2b ZOF and enjoy a packed lineup through October.

Tuesday, the Bentonville School Board approved surplusing five buses and one truck and revised student policies for transfers, acceleration and extracurricular participation — the vehicles will be sold on govdeals.com.

The new Wonder Wing play area at Northwest Arkansas National Airport opened on Wednesday with a ribbon cutting and offers an interactive learning space for families waiting for flights.

The 800 sqft space, funded by the Scott Family Amazeum and the airport, features exhibits inspired by flight and airport life.

Builders will showcase 48 homes at the 2026 NW Arkansas Parade of Homes in Springdale from Friday through Sunday.

Tours run (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday) with free admission and a vote open from Thursday 4 p.m. to Sunday 4 p.m.

Former Fort Smith Northside baseball coach Adam Winter was hired by Bentonville West during a Tuesday night school board meeting.

Winter, a two-time league coach of the year honoree, will lead the baseball program & strengthen community ties.

The Arkansas baseball team gained a commitment Wednesday from Florida Gulf Coast right-handed pitcher Chris Diaz, a junior eligible for the MLB Draft.

He is the 14th transfer committed as Razorbacks look to boost their roster.

Arkansas basketball guard Meleek Thomas was picked by the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday in Brooklyn with the 34th overall selection.

He averaged 15.6 points and 3.8 rebounds last season and became the sixth one-and-done Razorback picked in the NBA Draft.

Arkansas basketball forward Trevon Brazile was selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 35th overall pick in Wednesday’s NBA Draft in Brooklyn—making him the 50th Razorback chosen and the third picked this season.

Glen Andrews, a pioneering bass angler from Lead Hill, passed away Tuesday at 96.

His slip-sinker worm technique helped shape tournament fishing and he served as rules chairman at early contests that brought national attention to bass sports.

Tai Chi on the Green

9-10 a.m. — The Momentary — $20 ($16 members) — Embrace tranquility with a guided Tai Chi session amidst nature as the sun rises.

Trillium Presents Sky Creature

7-9:30 p.m. — The Momentary — $15 ($12 for members) — Experience an immersive sonic journey with Majel Connery and Matt Walsh as they blend art music with post-punk influences.

Tour de Frida: Bike Celebration

2-6 p.m. — The Momentary — Free entry — Celebrate culture and community with local artists, food, and a vibrant fashion show.

On the House with Morgan Johnston

5-9 p.m. — The Momentary — Free entry — Enjoy free live music by Nashville-based artist Morgan Johnston in a vibrant setting.

Vinyl Listening Party with Tiff Bogan

7-8:30 p.m. — The Momentary — Free entry — Explore the legacy of groove through an immersive vinyl listening experience.

Rebels & Realms Book Convention 2026

10 a.m.-6 p.m. — Rogers Convention Center — Free entry — Step into beloved worlds and meet favorite authors and narrators at this exciting book convention.

Lord Huron Live Concert

6-9 p.m. — The Momentary — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating sound of Lord Huron led by artist Ben Schneider in an unforgettable live performance.