Good morning, Bentonville.

Walmart in Bentonville is bringing back its annual Thanksgiving meal basket that serves 10 people for $38.54—the lowest price since it launched in 2022—and is available until Dec.

25 with in-store pickup or delivery fees up to $19.95 disclosed before purchase. CEO John Furner said the basket features national brands and Walmart items along with a new gluten-free option and mindful swaps for higher protein.

The Bentonville School District eliminated class rankings effective immediately — the School Board also rejected a land purchase offer.

No additional details were provided about either decision.

A new state program in Arkansas trains chaplains to help law enforcement and first responders manage mental health by easing stress, burnout, death notifications and supporting suicide prevention and family care.

So far, 86 chaplains have finished the 40-hour course and agencies will start hiring certified chaplains in the coming weeks — officials said.

High school volleyball regional games ended with wins and third-place finishes in several divisions.

Westside won the 4A East match at Brookland, Pottsville beat Huntsville in 4A North and Benton HG finished third in 12A East at Cotter.

Bentonville volleyball swept Fayetteville 25-12, 25-22, 25-19 on Tuesday night at Bulldog Arena to win the 6A-West Conference title — the team started strong and made key plays throughout the match.

Bentonville senior middle linebacker Kameran Thornton-Mead will play in a key 7A-West Conference game against Rogers today—his performance is part of a 20-year legacy under coach Jody Grant who has seen many standout linebackers.

The University of Arkansas is on pace to break its total offense record set in 2010 and will play Auburn Saturday at Reynolds Razorback Stadium— the Razorbacks average 513.7 yards per game and rely on a strong offensive line and skilled players under coach Bobby Petrino.

Marcus Bates, a Bentonville shortstop and third baseman prospect, was one of the first to commit to Arkansas for the 2026 class—he is expected to bolster the college baseball lineup in the upcoming season.

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.

Bentonville Enduro

Two-day event — Fri, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 23 — Hand Cut Hollow — Entry fee required — Race through 70 miles of epic trails in the adrenaline-pumping finale of the Arkansas Enduro Series.