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Friday, September 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ H2Ozarks will host an event on Sept. 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Elkins Community Center to offer free food, septic system maintenance advice, and raffle prizes—such as a year's supply of toilet paper and a $150 pumping rebate—in collaboration with local water agencies. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Today, Phillips Park in Bentonville opens at 5:30 p.m.—with a ribbon-cutting, homerun derby, games, hot dogs and fireworks lighting up the evening. This weekend also brings a new Crystal Bridges exhibit, music on the Square and other community events for local families. 5 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mia Hamm, a former soccer star—she won big awards—spoke at Crystal Bridges museum and said being kind helps teams win. She celebrated a new exhibit that shows how working together makes a difference in sports. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bentonville residents have until September 30 to comment on the second draft of the Unified Development Code—based on over 500 community comments and part of the city’s Plan Bentonville initiative—and a final draft is expected in October. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Bentonville residents can review and comment on the second draft of the unified development code until Sept. 30—this draft shows both regulations and a zoning map that explains how properties may be affected, building on over 500 earlier comments. A final draft will be released in October as part of the Plan Bentonville initiative. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Memorial Park in Bentonville, senior Kavya Kurichety played singles for the team and lost 6-3, 6-3 to Fayetteville’s Montse Perez on Thursday, Sept. 11—her first singles match—while the boys won a 7-6 singles contest. The team will work on building strength as they prepare for the state tournament. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ At Grizzly Arena on Thursday night, Fort Smith Northside swept Bentonville West with freshman middle blocker Paisley Hogan leading the team—ensuring a strong start to conference play. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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NWA Bike-a-Palooza
A bike party for everyone hosted by local NWA cycling clubs to benefit Pedal It Forward.
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