Good morning, Bentonville.

A Rogers man admitted to sexually assaulting a woman and was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Thursday—his sentencing was confirmed by local court records in Bentonville.

Tax-delinquent properties in Benton and Washington counties will be auctioned next week, with registration starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday at the Holiday Inn & NWA Convention Center in Springdale—bidders must register beforehand, show valid ID, and pay in full at the auction as sold parcels cannot be redeemed.

Sen. Tom Cotton of Dardanelle visited the Heartland Whole Health Institute in Bentonville last Thursday — amid cuts to federal medical research funding and a looming spending vote in September — and said money should go to core scientific research over administrative costs.

Mayor Stephanie Orman invites Bentonville residents to join an in-person Coffee with the Mayor event on August 19 from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Top of the Block in the Walmart Museum—where Travis Matlock, Micah Klasky and Hadi Dudley will share money-saving tips, electrical safety advice and updates on local food programs.

County sheriffs, corrections officials and state lawmakers met Wednesday at the Rogers Convention Center to address overcrowding in jails and debated options such as expanding local facilities or building a 3,000-bed prison in Franklin County—officials warned that without more space, county jails may compromise public safety.

The state announced that tax-delinquent properties in Benton and Washington counties will be auctioned next week with registration beginning at 9 a.m. and bidding starting at 10 a.m. at the Holiday Inn & NWA Convention Center in Springdale (bidders must register with valid U.S. ID) (payments must be made in full at the auction).

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.