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Bentonville
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community Blood Center of the Ozarks says hospital blood use spiked this year, so it is holding two drives this week—one today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Gravette Civic Center and Ozarks Community Hospital and one Friday at four donor centers including Bentonville. Donors can receive zoo tickets and a chance to win a Kansas City Chiefs tailgate package—helping support local patients. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Bentonville City Council accepted a $3.53 million grant from the Walton Family Foundation on August 26 for a project that will relocate 2,500 feet of the Razorback Greenway and add two new pedestrian bridges to reconnect trails between Bella Vista and Bentonville—construction will start in October and finish by October 2026. NWA Business Journal
- ➤ A record number of travelers are expected on highways and at airports this Labor Day weekend as cheaper domestic travel prices and low gas costs encourage more trips. Local areas such as Beaver Lake and nearby trails will see increased visitors—transport officials advise drivers to plan ahead to avoid heavy traffic. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ John Brown University in Siloam Springs reached record enrollment on Aug. 20 when it welcomed 441 new students for orientation and raised its total to 1,423 students. The incoming class included 374 freshmen, 59 transfers and eight returning students—showing a three-year trend—while students came from 34 states and 51 countries. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State government and the Northwest Arkansas Council will share $1,049,000 for an engineering study to plan regional wastewater solutions aimed at supporting the area's growth—projected to take 18 months while addressing cost and environmental factors. Local officials and engineers will use the study to guide future development in the region. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kylee Sallee will make her varsity debut as Bentonville High School's first female kicker when the Tigers face Tulsa Union Friday night. She said her soccer background and the strong support of her teammates make her ready to help the team chase a state championship. 5 News
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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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