Good morning, Bentonville.

Six church groups gathered at Mount Sequoyah Monday to pitch ideas for converting church-owned land into affordable housing—an effort aimed at addressing the region's housing challenges in Fayetteville.

Northwest Arkansas National Airport detached from Highfill on Sept.

26 and now runs a new solar array that produces 3 megawatts and saves more than $100,000 a year. Highfill will pay its bonds with $72,380 each month in 63 installments starting in October — the bonds will be paid off when city taxes for XNA customers end on Dec. 31.

Think Idea Studio, a Searcy-based marketing and advertising agency, opened its Bentonville office yesterday—located at Ledger on 240 S.

Main—and hired Brit McKenzie as business development executive to lead its Northwest Arkansas operations.

As fall boating begins on local reservoirs, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission warns boaters to clean, drain, and dry their equipment to stop non-native species—like zebra mussels and giant salvinia—from spreading and harming aquatic life, stressing that removing drain plugs and leaving live bait behind is critical to prevent costly damage.

Interim Coach Bobby Petrino said injured defensive tackles Danny Saili and David Oke, who missed Saturday's 45-42 loss to Texas A&M, may return soon if they keep improving.

He said he saw them practicing on Sunday night—an encouraging sign for the team.

Matt Jones and Christina Long discussed Arkansas' loss to Texas A&M — they examined whether Bobby Petrino's bid to remove his interim tag as head coach is gaining any ground.

University of Arkansas placed corporate logos for Walmart and Tyson Foods on each 25-yard line at Donald W.

Reynolds Razorback Stadium—boosting funds for its 465 student-athletes. The move follows the NCAA rule change that now allows commercial sponsor ads on playing fields and makes Arkansas one of the first schools to add such logos.

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.

The Tell Tourney

12-3 p.m. — The Quiver Archery Range — Entry fee to be confirmed — Test your aim in an exciting archery challenge inspired by the legendary shot of William Tell.

Painting with a Purpose - Spay Arkansas

7-9 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Cost varies — Unleash your creativity with friends as you paint and support a worthy cause.