Good morning, Bentonville.

Local residents in Prairie Grove hired an attorney to fight a proposed concrete mixing plant near Bob Kidd Lake — they say the project could harm the neighborhood.

Saturday evening, the fifth annual Top Chef NWA event at Walmart Amp in Rogers raised funds for Rogers Public Library as top local chefs competed in a culinary showdown—judge Lakyra Banks decided the winners.

The event also featured a raffle and silent auction to help support the library foundation.

Workforce programs in Northwest Arkansas have boosted residents’ career skills and economic mobility as Walton Family Foundation grants helped organizations like Apprenticely and Upskill NWA offer apprenticeships and on-the-job training.

Apprenticely has served nearly 2,000 apprentices and Upskill NWA has trained more than 400 local workers—efforts that will grow to meet rising demand in IT, health care and manufacturing—paving the way for more opportunities.

The University of Arkansas will hold an off campus housing fair on Tuesday, Oct.

28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Verizon Ballroom in Fayetteville for sophomores and students planning to live off campus next year, and local property managers will be available to answer housing questions.

Local food pantries in Northwest Arkansas are bracing for a surge in need as federal SNAP funding has run out and benefits will stop on Nov.

1 unless Congress reopens government. Centerton Cares and the Salvation Army are boosting food budgets and volunteer calls — they depend on community donations to meet rising demand.

Bentonville will host the grand opening of its new quarter-mile brick-lined pedestrian walkway on Nov.

15 after nearly two years of construction, and the event will feature yoga, street performers & live art along the downtown promenade.

At a Friday news conference, state food banks warned that SNAP benefits will run out Saturday—leaving private charity unable to meet the growing demand from 222,000 Arkansans as the government shutdown continues.

Food banks already reported rising shortages and an uptick in users due to increasing living costs and delayed government payments.

The Arkansas Razorbacks and Mississippi State Bulldogs will face off in an SEC matchup on Nov 1 at 3 p.m. CDT on SEC Network—Arkansas enters the game with a 2 to 6 record while Mississippi State holds a 4 to 4 record.

Coach John Calipari leads the Arkansas men’s basketball team in their final preseason test run today in Memphis at 8 p.m.—the team will play at FedExForum and he expects about 40 former players to greet them.

The University of Arkansas football team lost 33-24 to Auburn at Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Saturday — the loss dropped the team to 2-6 and hurt interim Coach Bobby Petrino’s chance for a full-time job.

Players said they remain united and are set to work harder as they now must win their last four games to become bowl eligible.

No. 6 Arkansas soccer won the SEC regular season title with a 3-1 win over Oklahoma at Razorback Field on Sunday; the team earned 23 points and the top seed in next week's SEC Tournament.

The Razorbacks scored three early goals and celebrated nine seniors after the match—boosting their outlook for upcoming tournaments.

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.