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Bentonville
Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Investigators and community members are searching for clues in the Dana Stidham case in the Ozarks—authorities say progress has been made while the killer remains unidentified. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Authorities and community members are investigating Dana Stidham’s killing in the Ozarks — progress remains slow. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Authorities in the Ozarks continue investigating Dana Stidham's killing—progress has been made but no suspect has been named yet. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Walton family has launched a search for the first president of the new Walton STEM Institute – a business-focused university that will offer hands-on STEM education – which will open in August 2028. Faculty and staff hiring will begin immediately as part of a larger development plan in Bentonville to boost local opportunities. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas Game and Fish said that work on War Eagle Creek near Huntsville cut down debris flow—about 6,000 tons of dirt each year—that could harm Northwest Arkansas' water supply. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Emergency room data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows rising covid-19 infections in Arkansas — officials expect a later spike as updated vaccines may not be widely available this fall. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will start an early buck-only hunt Sept. 6th to 8th that lets bowhunters take one antlered deer with archery gear if it meets state rules. Hunters will check AGFC wildlife management areas and approved private lands while public lands like those of the USDA Forest Service remain closed. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ On Friday night at Tulsa Union's Tuttle Stadium during a 73-degree game, the Bentonville Tigers beat the Redhawks to open their 2025 season. Coach Jody Grant said the victory marks a turnaround—after the team lost three state championship games in previous seasons. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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Unwound Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Momentary — $71 — Catch an electrifying performance by Unwound with last-minute tickets available.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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NWA Bike-a-Palooza
A bike party for everyone hosted by local NWA cycling clubs to benefit Pedal It Forward.
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Frida Film Screening and Community Celebration
8:30-10 p.m. — 507 SE E St, Bentonville, AR — Free entry — Experience a captivating documentary on Frida Kahlo alongside engaging discussions and community festivities.
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Bentonville SPEED: Race Event
6 PM — Old Tiger Track — Entry fee required — Experience a thrilling race with ASICS and Run With Us Pasadena.
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