Good morning, Bentonville.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jenna and the Soul Shakers Live

6-9 p.m. — Bike Rack Brewing Co. — Free admission — Experience high-energy soul and groove tunes that will keep you dancing all night long.