Good morning, Bentonville.

The Benton County Fair will run from Sept.

25 through Oct. 3 in Bentonville (Dance the Night Away theme) with carnival rides, livestock shows, food vendors, and live entertainment offering nine days of family fun.

Simmons Foods CEO Todd Simmons said today that his role is a dream as he leads the family business with a generational view and strong ties to local farmers.

The company, employing over 8,200 people, continues to grow and adapt amid market challenges.

Northwest Arkansas companies including Generations Bank in Bentonville and Washington Regional in Fayetteville have announced new hires and promotions across banking, healthcare, nonprofit, and real estate sectors; Sandra Childers is a new mortgage loan officer at Generations Bank+ key roles were filled by Nathan Harris and physicians at Washington Regional.

Arkansas baseball coaches held fall scrimmages at Baum-Walker Stadium Friday and Saturday where coach Dave Van Horn noted the team’s mix of younger and older players and impressive pitching speeds (around 95 mph) that set a competitive tone for the 2027 season.

The Razorbacks held a mental health pep rally at Fayetteville High on Friday and ran a basketball camp for Special Olympics Arkansas at Bud Walton Arena on Saturday.

Coach Calipari said the events connected players with fans (building strong community bonds) and supported mental health.

Arkansas football will host No. 2 Georgia at Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville on Sunday.

Georgia won its first two games by a combined 110 points while Arkansas looks to rebound after a loss to Utah.