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Bentonville
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The former Bud Walton homesite at 606 E. Central Ave. received a permit from the Planning Commission on Oct. 7 to become a botanical garden. Rogers-based Crafton Tull filed the permit for Peel Compton Foundation—set to restore Bud’s House into offices and convert the outdoor grounds into a walkable garden accessible to the public—while keeping the historic character intact. NWA Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bentonville will host a range of events from October 31 to November 2 featuring the Blood Moon Bash at the Momentary and the Art and Wellness Festival at Crystal Bridges. Other activities include live music at The Bend, haunted attractions at Nightmares Haunted House, and mountain biking sessions at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve — offering both free and ticketed options. 5 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UCA in Conway launched a Northwest Arkansas Advisory Council made up of alumni to strengthen ties and guide partnerships—members met on Sept. 22 in Rogers and will advise university leaders twice a year. The council aims to boost UCA’s regional impact—focusing on engagement rather than fundraising. NWA Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the Arkansas State Broadband Office planned to give Berryville-based Hometown Internet $88 million to build fast internet in six counties but faced criticism from NATCO over the firm's money and skill to finish the work. The state broadband director said the company meets federal rules and final approval is pending—leaving the review open. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health inspectors in Benton County reported several food safety violations during recent restaurant inspections at locations including Bentonville, Rogers, and Siloam Springs. Inspectors noted issues such as spiderwebs in storage rooms, grease hanging from kitchen vents, inaccurate thermometers, and expired permits — factors that may increase the risk of foodborne illness. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, the University of Arkansas offense lost its 21-10 lead and fell 33-24 to Auburn because turnovers and weak running hurt its play, coach Bobby Petrino said. The Razorbacks will try to do better when they face Mississippi State on Saturday — they plan to fix their mistakes before the next game. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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