Good morning, Bentonville.

A new law lets victims of Bitcoin ATM scams get a full refund if they report the fraud within 72 hours—Rogers police are already helping current cases while Bitcoin Depot is suing the Benton County Sheriff’s Office over a disputed $14,120 seizure after a scam call raised serious concerns about law enforcement practices.

The 2025 Bikes, Blues and BBQ motorcycle rally has begun and continues today in downtown Rogers—offering vendor booths, rides and live entertainment for fans of local events.

Rogers officials met with planners on Thursday to review a proposal that calls for more access links, shade trees and better park connections along the Razorback Greenway—planners said the plan, funded by the Walton Family Foundation, will be shared with the seven participating cities by January.

A new Arkansas law—Act 557—lets victims of Bitcoin ATM scams cancel fraudulent transactions and get a full refund if they report the scam within 72 hours; Rogers police have already begun helping refund victims while the law does not cover earlier cases.

The law took effect Aug. 5 and is designed to combat the rising threat of virtual currency fraud.

Bentonville announced that portions of two city roadways will be closed for utility work throughout October.

East Central Avenue between South Main and Southeast F will be closed from midnight—6 a.m. and Southeast B Street between East Central and Southeast Second will be closed from midnight—6 p.m. on Oct. 10th, Oct. 14th, Oct. 17th, Oct. 21st, Oct. 24th, Oct. 28th and Oct. 31st; weather or unforeseen circumstances may postpone the closures.

Bentonville officials announced that East Central Avenue will be closed from midnight—6 a.m. and Southeast B Street will be closed from midnight—6 p.m. on Oct.

10, Oct. 14, Oct. 17, Oct. 21, Oct. 24, Oct. 28 and Oct. 31 for utility work. Weather or unforeseen issues may postpone these closures.

On Friday, Isaiah Howell’s 62-yard touchdown run—scored with two minutes left—gave Sylvan Hills a 40-35 win over Benton at Everett Stadium.

Coach Mark Kelley said the victory marked a turning point for his team as they built momentum for upcoming games.

In a 6A-West Conference football game played Friday night at Champions Field in Springdale, Shiloh Christian beat Mountain Home by reaching 50 points first—showing a strong offensive performance.

Friday night, VJ Warren led Bentonville West to a victory over Springdale—his strong play drove the win.

Bentonville head coach Jody Grant earned his 100th win when his team shut out Fort Smith Northside 34-0—Conrad Schmitz ended the theatrics in only 12 seconds.

Japanese Breakfast Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Momentary — $76-$1,231 — Experience an eclectic evening with the indie pop sounds of Japanese Breakfast.

Exclusive Wine Dinner at River Grille

6:30 p.m. — River Grille — Cost not specified — Experience an evening with celebrated French wine leaders and indulge in exquisite pairings.

Second Saturday: Story Time Celebration

11 a.m.-4 p.m. — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art — Free entry — Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with bilingual stories, artmaking, and gallery adventures for the whole family.

Life Time Little Sugar MTB

8:20 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. — Coler Mountain Bike Preserve — Check website for registration details — Experience a thrilling mountain biking event with scenic trails.

Concert by Lucius

7-8:30 p.m. — The Momentary — Tickets start at $36 — Enjoy a captivating live performance by the indie-pop duo Lucius at this local venue.

Blues Traveler Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Momentary — Tickets starting at $56 — Enjoy a night of live blues music with Blues Traveler in Bentonville.

Wagoneer LYXE and Buckshot Princess Concert

7-11:59 p.m. — Meteor Guitar Gallery — Check event page for details — Come have some fun with Wagoneer LYXE and Buckshot Princess rocking the Meteor.

Arkansas Bioinformatics Consortium Conference

10 AM – 1 PM — Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas - Hotel, Spa & Convention Center — Registration required — Explore transformative technologies shaping the future of bioinformatics.