Good morning, Bentonville.

Businesses, colleagues and families can join a two-night holiday celebration at The Compton featuring live music, seasonal cuisine and dancing.

The ticketed events will be held on Dec. 1 and Dec. 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. at 200 E. Central Ave.

Wright’s Barbecue opened its sixth Arkansas store Tuesday at 17438 Interstate 30 in Benton — offering indoor and outdoor dining with pulled pork, brisket, chicken, turkey, and spare ribs while accepting walk-in and online orders from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Milestone Circles, a startup accelerator run by the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, launched its first 12-week cohort Monday to offer mentorship, coaching, and internship placements (at $15 per hour) for Northwest Arkansas founders.

The program partners with local colleges and is supported by a $1.29 million grant.

A legislative committee approved Rep. Brit McKenzie’s request to study a $100 million tax credit program for private and homeschool families.

The study will look at offering up to $3,000 per student starting in 2027 + potential expansion to 2029.

Congressman Steve Womack visited the Flint Creek Power Plant (in Gentry) Tuesday to learn how the facility works and discuss potential EPA regulation changes that could let it operate beyond the late 2030s.

The Arkansas Department of Health reported Monday that cyclosporiasis cases reached 173 this year (50 new cases, including 28 from Benton County) as officials continue to investigate links to contaminated produce tied to a national outbreak while urging residents to wash produce well.

Arkansas football coach Ryan Silverfield ended his social media use to focus on a compact training camp as first-year players report on Tuesday and practice today at Razorback Stadium — braving up to 95° heat during intense drills to build a competitive 2026 squad.

Arkansas Razorbacks finished 4+0 in the Baha Mar Summer League with wins over Toros Del Valle on Monday, Aug.

4 and the University of Calgary as freshman JJ Andrews led with strong scoring and defense while Coach Calipari watched from the stands.

Arkansas football head coach Ryan Silverfield is weighing roster moves after a Colorado judge granted an extra year of eligibility to the 2022 graduating class, affecting several players he may add.

He also announced a new video board at the indoor practice facility (Walker Pavilion) to aid film review.

The Bentonville Tigers practiced last week with a focus on execution as Coach Jody Grant said players worked hard on offense plus defense and special teams to reduce mistakes.

The team honed plays to build confidence for upcoming games.

Former Arkansas track coach Chris Bucknam will be inducted into the USTFCCCA Coaches Hall of Fame on Dec.

15 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas after a coaching career spanning 42 years that yielded two NCAA indoor titles and 34 SEC championships.

Arkansas soccer coach Colby Hale said the Razorbacks will host Kansas City today at 6 p.m. at Razorback Field before playing Memphis at 8 p.m. on Saturday at Murphy Soccer/Track and Field Complex (the exhibitions aim to build process and consistency for the new season).

Bentonville West girls soccer reached the state championship game and tied for second in the 6A-West Conference as Coach Castillo, with a 15-4-4 record, was named Arkansas Coach of the Year by United Soccer Coaches Organization; he credited his team and wife (his biggest supporter) for the honor.