Good morning, Bentonville.

Jay Brain is the senior vice president at Stephens Inc who built his career in finance and wealth management in Little Rock before moving to Northwest Arkansas in 1995—earning strong support and learning skills that have shaped his work.

He now guides clients with personalized wealth solutions while enjoying family time, biking, and flying his Piper Cherokee.

Walmart's new partnership with OpenAI boosted its stock on Tuesday and Wednesday, pushing its market cap above $869 billion and raising the chance of a trillion-dollar value.

The company said it will soon let shoppers use ChatGPT to search and pay for items (a new online shopping option) and complete orders directly (acting as a digital helper).

On Oct. 9 in Bentonville, survivors shared their stories during the free Unbroken: Survivor Art Gallery and Awards Celebration at Crystal Bridges, organized by the Northwest Arkansas Center for Sexual Assault — the event honored survivors with art and awards.

It brought creative healing to the community by giving survivors a voice.

The Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville holds free weekly pet clinics every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.—pet owners can get age-appropriate vaccinations and microchipping for their cats and dogs via an online reservation system that makes routine care more affordable.

Halloween events in Northwest Arkansas will feature pub crawls and themed popup bars — and a new sports bar will soon open at Bentonville's 8th Street Market.

The Arkansas men’s basketball team will begin its season on Oct.

24 with a home game against Cincinnati at 7 p.m. and will face teams such as Memphis, Southern, Duke and Kentucky in regular season and SEC Tournament games scheduled through March in several cities & venues.

At SEC Media Days in Birmingham, John Calipari said the Arkansas team must improve on passes and rebounds after scrimmage mistakes and praised junior D.J.

Wagner for stepping up as point guard. He added that players should follow their own paths as the team prepares to host Cincinnati on Oct. 24+ the exhibition will support mental health and be streamed on SECN+.

Bentonville's prep football team will play Fayetteville today at 7 p.m. in Week 7 as Bentonville holds a 6–0 record and Fayetteville is 3–3.

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.