Good morning, Bentonville.

Walmart is building a dark store in Bentonville to train workers in online order tasks and already operates a similar site in Dallas—its pilot program lets employees learn picking and packing orders—to boost service efficiency.

Children at Brightwater's Cooking FUNdamentals camp learned food safety, knife skills and flavor balancing through fun cooking challenges and taste experiments.

The weeklong camp featured a MasterChef—style competition and ended Friday when campers recreated a dish to share with their families.

State Rep. Diana Gonzales Worthen said immigrants in Northwest Arkansas are now an interconnected group whose removal would bring widespread distress + other lawmakers remain divided on the federal immigration crackdown.

State Rep. Diana Gonzales Worthen said immigrants in Northwest Arkansas cannot be removed without causing pain and distress plus other lawmakers oppose the federal immigration crackdown as the debate continues.

Last Sunday, the Oklahoma City Thunder became the 2025 NBA Champions after beating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7, and two former Razorbacks—Isaiah Joe and Jaylin Williams—earned their first NBA titles.

They join seven other former Hogs who have won NBA championships.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Summer Camp: Nature Explorers at Crystal Bridges

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM — Eleven at Crystal Bridges — $200 ($160 for members) — Uncover the wonders of nature and art in this weeklong camp for kids aged 8 to 10.

Alanna Royale Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Momentary — Tickets start at $177 — Experience a live performance by Alanna Royale for an exciting night of music.

Gregory Alan Isakov in Concert

8:00–9:30 p.m. — The Momentary — $32–$162 — Experience the poetic lyricism of Gregory Alan Isakov alongside local duo Smokey and the Mirror in a memorable outdoor summer concert.