Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
Good morning, Bentonville.
Walmart has expanded its 10% grocery discount so employees now save on all food categories—an offer that was previously available only during the holiday season.
A 5,000-square-foot Mermaids restaurant opened at 2011 S.
Promenade Blvd., No. 440 in Rogers and offers the same heartfelt hospitality that made its Fayetteville location a favorite for years. The Goldens — who have led Golden Table Collective for over 40 years — said the Rogers opening extends their legacy as a more casual concept is planned for Fayetteville.
An Oklahoma man will spend 25 years in prison for using a shotgun to rob Barnett's Dairyette in Siloam Springs—officials say the sentence reflects a tough stance on armed robbery.
A local circuit judge in Bentonville ordered a man accused of hitting a deputy with his car to be held in county jail on a $500,000 cash-only bond.
MWF Presents: Sky High
5-10 p.m. — Benton County Fairgrounds & Expo — Admission info TBA — Experience the thrill of hot air balloon activities and community festivities.
Infant Safety & CPR Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville — Registration required — Gain essential life-saving skills for your little ones in a hands-on workshop.
Cocktail Tour: A Night with Frank Lloyd Wright
6-7:30 p.m. — Frank Lloyd Wright’s Bachman-Wilson House — $25 ($20 for members) — Experience a unique blend of cocktail crafting and architectural insights inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Muscadine Bloodline Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Momentary — $61 GA / $39 Member GA — Experience the soulful country vibes of Muscadine Bloodline with special guest Shelby Stone.
Latin Dance Night with En Fuego
7–11 p.m. — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art — $20 ($18 for members) — Celebrate diversity through rhythm with a salsa lesson and social dancing.
Free on the Green | Baby Rave
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — The Momentary — Free entry — A lively family-friendly Baby Rave with vibrant EDM sets for the next generation of dancers.
78th Original Ozark Folk Festival
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM — Eureka Springs Downtown — Free entry — Celebrate music and crafts at America's longest-running folk festival.
Junkin’ Market Days NWA
1 PM - 5 PM — Washington County Fairgrounds — Check for entry fee — Shop, sip, savor, and discover unique finds at this two-day market.
Pancho Barraza Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Momentary — $105 — Enjoy a night of vibrant music with Pancho Barraza at a cozy venue in Bentonville.
Unwound Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Momentary — $71 — Catch an electrifying performance by Unwound with last-minute tickets available.
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