Good morning, Bentonville.

Taylor Speegle will be promoted to president and CEO of the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank effective Jan.

1 next year — he currently serves as its vice president and chief strategy officer — replacing Kent Eikenberry who plans to retire in 2026.

Bentonville is hosting its fall tree giveaway on Saturday at the Municipal Complex (3200 S.W.

Municipal Drive) starting at 7:30 a.m. with about 500 trees available on a first-come, first-served basis. City residents may receive up to two trees per address by showing a driver’s license or utility bill (event supported by the Tree and Landscape Advisory Committee, Compton Gardens and Arboretum and the Walton Family Foundation).

A recent survey showed that Bentonville residents want better transportation options and active travel infrastructure—despite less support for the city’s overall direction.

City officials may use these findings to shape future transit plans.

Texas A&M coach Mike Elko said the Aggies study film to show that Arkansas scores 40 points and 500 yards on average even as the Razorbacks lost four games in a row—he expects his team to be ready for the 2:30 p.m. Saturday game at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

On Monday at Fayetteville Tennis Center, Rogers’ boys and Bentonville’s girls advanced their bid to repeat as champions in the Class 6A state tennis tournament — strong Day 1 play puts them in a good position for the rest of the event.

The teams look to maintain their momentum as the tournament continues.

Rogers boys and Bentonville girls played on Monday at the Class 6A state tennis tournament at Fayetteville Tennis Center and set themselves up to repeat as champions.

Their strong play on day one shows promise for the rest of the tournament.

Matt Jones and Christina Long discussed Arkansas' 34-31 loss to Tennessee and the coaching changes that may affect the Razorbacks.

David Seifert of D1Baseball recapped his Fayetteville visit to watch Arkansas beat Dallas Baptist in an exhibition game at Baum-Walker Stadium.

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.

Gramps Morgan Country Reggae Concert

8-11:30 p.m. — Meteor Guitar Gallery — Ticket prices vary — Experience a vibrant blend of reggae and country music featuring Gramps Morgan and friends.

Ozark Society Fall Meeting

6 PM-10 PM — Courtyard by Marriott Bentonville — Attendees can explore the Ozark region with recreational activities and a chance to honor the society's founder.

The Rise Challenge Series

7-10 a.m. — Coler Mountain Bike Preserve — $50 — Tackle Coler’s legendary 185-step climb in a thrilling race to the top and bottom.

An Evening with Ree Drummond

6-7:30 p.m. — Arend Arts Center — Ticket purchase includes a signed cookbook — Engage in culinary conversation with The Pioneer Woman and explore her essential recipes.