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Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Walmart, the Bentonville-based retailer, reported a rise in Q2 earnings with profits reaching $7.03 billion and sales increasing nearly 5% for the period ended July 31 despite a challenging tariff environment—prompting an upgraded annual outlook and a 25% boost in global e-commerce sales. The company continues to attract price-sensitive shoppers for everyday essentials. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Indigo Road Hospitality Group took over day-to-day operations at Ropeswing on August 18 and offered jobs to current staff. It now manages Bentonville eateries including BlakeSt, Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, and The Preacher’s Son—plus three new restaurant concepts at The Compton Hotel. 5 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Bentonville City Council will decide Monday whether to adopt a compromise offered by the bike mural artist—this decision follows months of debate over the mural in the tunnel under Northwest Third Street near Coler Mountain Bike Preserve. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas will let fans rush the field after wins — with a three-minute delay on videoboards that lets officials and visiting teams exit safely to avoid a $500,000 fine per incident — and the rule will be used in the game on Sept. 27 against No. 6 Notre Dame. 4029 News
- ➤ The SEC announced a nine-game conference schedule starting in 2026 — ending a years-long debate over the league format and requiring an extra nonconference game each season. Arkansas will adjust its slate by dropping a nonconference game and hosting Notre Dame for the first time at Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Sept. 27. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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.
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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.
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STREAM Family Day
11 AM – 3 PM — Eleven at Crystal Bridges — Free entry — Celebrate the return to school with a day of hands-on STREAM activities at the museum.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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