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Bentonville
Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pea Ridge invites community members to volunteer for temporary street safety work starting 9 a.m. Saturday; crews will install neckdowns, crosswalks and bike lane extensions at three sites identified in a recent meeting, and volunteers will meet at the Elkhorn Sports Complex Park to help move materials as part of a project funded by the Walton Family Foundation — organized by Toole Design. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Pea Ridge is asking local volunteers to help install temporary projects that lower street speeds—work set for Saturday. The effort aims to improve safety for all road users. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Walmart said it will keep its stores open today despite false claims on TikTok that they would close in a government shutdown—food banks are facing higher demand and SNAP benefits might be paused if the shutdown lasts. 5 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Infielder Cole Flashnick from Highland Park, Texas, who stands six feet tall and weighs 180 pounds, pledged his commitment to the Razorbacks on Oct.5 after considering Texas A&M and TCU—he was rated as the state's No.17 prospect by Prep Baseball Texas after batting .476 with 11 doubles, 3 triples and 14 RBI. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Gravette will host Elkins Friday in a key 4A-1 Conference football game at Lion Stadium where junior Payton Burnett will play a major role—Bentonville West will meet Fort Smith Northside at 7 p.m. with West holding records of 6—2 overall and 4—1 in 7A-West while Northside has posted 0—8 overall and 0—5 in 7A-West. 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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Winter Market
4-10 p.m. — 507 SE E St, Bentonville, AR — Free entry — Enjoy a festive shopping experience with local crafts and cocoa.
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