Good morning, Bentonville.

Robin Simpson remains Huntington National Bank's community bank president following mergers that brought BancorpSouth and Cadence Bank into the fold.

A longtime Rogers leader (volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and teaching local financial education), she uses her experience to help residents meet their financial goals.

Elinore Millstein sells wild Bristol Bay sockeye at Rogers Farmers Market in Frisco Plaza and Sun Painted Farm Stand at Ryn.

The 28-year-old balances her role as a wind resource analyst with summers as a commercial crewmember in Alaska and brings flash-frozen salmon+ directly to local shoppers.

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has launched The Hub (an interactive space featuring Artland) where visitors can engage with hands-on exhibits.

The installation is available during regular museum hours through March 1 and invites both children and adults to experiment with art.

JBU received a $34.5 million gift from the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation to fund a $48.7 million project for new nurse practitioner and physician assistant master's programs.

The project began with a 7,500 sqft expansion at JBU’s Health — Technology Center and will roll out over three years.

The Benton-Washington Regional Public Water Authority said a lawn-watering moratorium has cut demand by about 2 million gallons per day, helping storage recover while officials invest in a 36-mile pipeline and new pump station in Bentonville to support Northwest Arkansas’ growth.

Additional projects will further boost capacity.

Since February, Day One Hope Center has treated eight teens in Rogers and 15 adults in Fort Smith for addiction.

Exec. director Adrienne Henry (a former Fort Smith police officer) said the program draws on personal experience and plans to expand support in schools.

Insurers have proposed 2027 rate increases for Arkansas' marketplace plans ranging from 3.1% to 15.9%, a notable decline from this year's higher hikes, as the state's Insurance Department reviews the proposals amid falling enrollment.

Bentonville Restaurant Week runs through Aug.

22 and features special menu items, discounted prix fixe meals, & a Dining Bingo game that rewards diners for exploring over 225 local restaurants. The event offers residents a chance to try new spots during a week of diverse culinary experiences.

Arkansas running backs coach David Johnson and players Sutton Smith & Braylen Russell met with media Wednesday, Aug.

19 to outline plans for the Razorbacks’ fall camp at Walker Pavilion in Fayetteville.

Diamond Sports Alliance announced a consortium to host the Diamond Classic, featuring fall exhibition games for Arkansas baseball and softball at Bogle Park and Baum-Walker Stadium on four dates in September and October.

Tickets bought for intrasquad games and fan outreach will fund NIL opportunities for players.

At practice No. 12 yesterday, Arkansas football struggled with ball security in red zone drills as quarterbacks fumbled snaps while freshman Brandon Ford shined with a key interception – practice No. 13 starts today near Walker Pavilion.