Good morning, Bentonville.

Outdoor enthusiasts can join Hill 'n Dale Hiking Club for a 4.3 mi hike on Dry Creek Loop at Hobbs State Park Wednesday and build a bat box at the Hunt Family Nature Center in Springdale on Oct.

31 — space is limited per family.

The 2026 C-Suite Awards honorees will be recognized today at the annual luncheon at 21c Museum Hotel in downtown Bentonville.

The 10 top executives were chosen by peers and the Business Journal, and nominations for next year's awards are now open online.

Eight companies join Endeavor Heartland’s ScaleUp Accelerator Program to expand retail technology operations and opportunities; Bentonville-based Hashku is among them (the three-month program revisits the region in late October and early November and ends Nov.

20).

Under Alan Wright's leadership, Action Mechanical expanded its operations by opening additional offices in Rogers, Jonesboro, Maumelle & Tulsa and launching a 35,000 sqft fabrication facility for prefabricating building components.

The firm now employs over 200 people with $90 million in revenue, marking notable growth.

Robert Burns, Home Region Director at Walton Family Foundation, leads the Home Strategy 2030 framework with 25 years of experience to expand economic opportunities across Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas-Mississippi Delta.

D-Wave Quantum and the UA Supply Chain Management Research Center launched a partnership yesterday with a new fund to explore quantum computing for challenges in retail, transportation and defense.

The effort includes a 50k donation (project-focused membership) that offers access to UA events and student opportunities.

Bentonville announced that East Central Avenue between Southeast B and Northeast E streets will be reduced to one lane and Southeast B Street will be closed from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday for asphalt grinding work — weather may postpone the changes.

Frozen berries sold in Walmart and Trader Joe's have been recalled after officials detected possible E. coli contamination; affected products include Great Value Triple Berry, Great Value Organic Blueberries, and Organic Mixed Berry Blend.

Customers in Arkansas should discard the items or return them for a refund.

Hobbs State Park Conservation Area is offering free kayak trips on Beaver Lake, with two October tours planned—an evening cruise on Oct.

20 starting at 6:30 p.m. and a morning tour on Oct. 23 from 9 to 11 a.m.—that provide gear and guided paddling along Van Winkle Hollow.

Arkansas football updated its depth chart ahead of Saturday's game at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

Changes include new roles for Adam Hawkes (listed as or starter) and Cam Settles while Jelani Watkins left to focus on track.

Arkansas football coach Ryan Silverfield said he keeps a calm sideline demeanor to help the team stay focused and handle game challenges, including moments with penalties + mistakes.

He explained his approach during a press conference on Monday to use composure as a long-term advantage.

Arkansas football coach Ryan Silverfield recapped his team's loss to Texas A&M on Monday and previewed the upcoming Week 6 game against Tennessee.