Good morning, Bentonville.

Indigo Road Hospitality Group became the operations partner for Bentonville-based Ropeswing Hospitality Group on Aug.

18, taking over management of several local restaurants and bars—staff were offered continued employment. Indigo Road will open an office in Bentonville to support its teams and maintain quality service.

A Florida couple, formerly of Northwest Arkansas, pleaded guilty to defrauding pandemic relief loan programs with their business Slipstream Creative and were sentenced Friday to more than nine years combined in federal prison— they must also pay over $6 million in restitution.

Arkansas' July unemployment rate held steady at 3.7% while the state's employment and civilian labor force remained at record highs — showing that the job market did not change much from last month.

Haas Hall Academy Bentonville ranked seventh nationally in the latest U.S. News review of public high schools—its four campuses led state rankings while Bentonville High School, the state's largest with about 3,500 students, placed fifth statewide.

Bentonville residents will see a 9% increase in sewer bills each year for the next six years as the $152.7 million expansion of the sewage treatment plant is paid for—water utility staff said no pipe upsizing will be financed by the higher rates.

A firm finalizing its report may recommend the change soon and the City Council must approve the proposals.

The Bentonville School Board approved a plan that sets school board member terms at six years—exceptions for shorter terms apply.

Members will serve these new terms moving forward.

The University of Arkansas has signed several transfer players for its offensive line, including redshirt sophomore Carmarion 'Bubba' Craig—who won a national junior college title with Hutchinson and was named the top junior college offensive lineman.

He from Fort Wayne is ready to play left tackle or guard and add depth to the Razorbacks as they work to improve in 2025.

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.

Japanese Breakfast Live Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Buckyball At The Momentary — Cost not specified — Experience the acclaimed Japanese Breakfast as they perform tracks from their latest album.

From Orchard to Glass: Bentonville’s Apple History

5-7 p.m. — Peel Museum & Botanical Garden — Ticketed event — Explore Bentonville’s apple heritage with guided history, orchard exploration, and distillery tastings.