Good morning, Bentonville.

Former Walmart Inc. chief executive Doug McMillon will co-lead a Federal Reserve data task force to improve the timing and quality of economic data.

He will work with experts from Harvard and the University of Chicago as the central bank forms five groups to refine policy tools.

Gwen Faulkenberry interviewed former educator Cody Vest & viral BookTok creator with over 300000 followers on Episode 12 of Small Town Girl as he explained his journey from a small Arkansas town to success in New York City.

An agriculture group spent $2 million on ads urging Rogers’ Sen. John Boozman to oppose the Save Our Bacon Act in the Senate farm bill.

It will spend $3 million more in Arkansas by the end of July to help keep a California animal welfare law in place.

Norman Mitchell will be inducted into the Arkansas High School Athletic Administrators Association Hall of Fame at Horner Hall at Hot Springs Convention Center at 6 p.m. Friday, honoring his 19 years as Gravette School District athletics director & his 34-year career in coaching and administration.

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.

ISI Brotherhood Roundtable Event

8-10 a.m. — Go Rogue Studio — Free entry — Engage with local Christian entrepreneurs for masterminding and networking.