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Today’s edition · Sat., Nov. 7

Amazeum's Hangout opens today, plus news from around Arkansas

Plus, Bella Vista holds a short-term rental hearing Monday and Walmart restructures its optical division.

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Amazeum

The Scott Family Amazeum's new wing, , opens to the public today. It's 11,850 square feet and includes a restaurant, party rooms, an early learning center and outdoor learning areas. Invited guests got a ribbon-cutting preview led by CEO Sam Dean. Fayetteville FlyerKUAF Public Radio

The Hangout adds 11,850 square feet to the Amazeum

Floor area of the Hangout, beside places you know

The Hangout11,850 sq. ft.new Amazeum wing
A football field57,600 sq. ft.end zones included
A basketball court4,700 sq. ft.NBA size

3 basketball courts would fit inside the Hangout

Source: Fayetteville Flyer

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Floor area
The Hangout11,850 sq. ft. (new Amazeum wing)
A football field57,600 sq. ft. (end zones included)
A basketball court4,700 sq. ft. (NBA size)

Walmart

Walmart has restructured its optical business, eliminating some roles. Paul D'Agostino, senior director at Walmart Health & Wellness – Optical, announced the move in a LinkedIn post. KNWA FOX24

Sky art

Bentonville native Benjamin McDaniel, known online as "The Pilot Picasso," flew a path that draws the Grand Theft Auto VI cover art. He flies a Cessna Skylane RG, and the flight took eight hours. KATV

Bella Vista

If you have thoughts on short-term rentals, a public hearing is set for Monday during the Planning Commission meeting at 4:30 p.m. at the District Court. The city's survey deadline has already passed. khbs

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Around Arkansas

Transportation

The three-day Arkansas Transportation Summit in Rogers wrapped up Friday with talks on artificial intelligence in infrastructure and roadway safety. The Arkansas Department of Transportation hosted roughly 600 officials and professionals. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Vouchers

The Fayetteville Housing Authority will reopen its Housing Choice Voucher waiting list next week for the first time since 2021. Its service area covers all of Washington County except Springdale. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Beaver Lake

Contract crews are reestablishing the Army Corps of Engineers boundary line around Beaver Lake, starting near Beaver Dam and working west and south to near the Twin Bridges at Highway 45. If you live near the line, expect crews walking on the public side. KNWA FOX24

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Casa de la Cultura Mexicana's Celebración del Día de Muertos returns to Luther George Park in Springdale today for its 12th year. It's a day to remember and celebrate loved ones who have died. Dress for a crisp afternoon, because the high is 55.

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  1. Fri., Nov. 6Fayetteville bans e-motorcycles from trails, and the Amazeum's Hangout opens Saturday
  2. Thurs., Nov. 5Rogers voters approve a $457 million bond package
  3. Wed., Nov. 4Rogers voters OK a $457.25 million bond package
  4. Tues., Nov. 3Polls are open today, and Beaver Water District goes solar
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Amazeum's Hangout opens today, plus news from around Arkansas

Plus, Bella Vista holds a short-term rental hearing Monday and Walmart restructures its optical division.

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Around NWAFayetteville bans e-motorcycles and other high-speed electric vehicles from sidewalks and trailsIf you walk, run or ride the trails up the road in Fayetteville, the rules just changed. The city council voted unanimously Thursday to bar electric motorcycles and other high-speed electric vehicles from sidewalks and trails. It passed with an emergency clause, so it takes effect immediately.Friday’s editionRead RogersRogers voters approved all six bond issues, about $457 million for city projectsIf you live in Rogers, voters just signed off on a big to-do list. They approved all six bond issues Tuesday, authorizing about $457.25 million for streets, parks, public safety and other projects, and elected to extend the 1% sales tax.Thursday’s editionRead Bella VistaBella Vista police now have 50 autism response kits for officers to carryIf you're in Bella Vista, your police department just got a new tool. Autism Involves Me, or AIM, donated 50 autism response kits to the Bella Vista Police Department. The AIM2Respond initiative also includes training for officers.Thursday’s editionRead

Around Bentonville

From The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, khbs and 3 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service.

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  1. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette4 hours ago

    Bentonville holds on to defeat Bentonville West 24-21

    BENTONVILLE -- Bentonville was shut out in the second half against its arch rival Bentonville West.

    Also reported bykhbs

  2. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette4 hours ago

    Shiloh Christian earns share of 7A-West Conference title

    SPRINGDALE -- There were questions before the season about how Shiloh Christian would do after being placed in the highest classification in the state for the first time.

  3. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette4 hours ago

    High school football scores

    Friday's games

    Also reported byKTLO

  4. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette6 hours ago

    Bentonville Farmers Market shatters year-end records with more than $4 million in sales

    BENTONVILLE -- Local farmers and makers earned more than $4 million in total sales during the Bentonville Farmers Market's 2026 outdoor Saturday season, a new record.

  5. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette6 hours ago

    Nonprofits hosting events to provide homes and healthcare for pets in need

    Local animal rescue organizations are set to host events next weekend to find homes and provide healthcare for pets in Northwest Arkansas.

  6. The Turner Report7 hours ago

    Randy Turner Book Signing Saturday at Somewhere in Time Bookshop

    I'll be at Somewhere in Time Bookshop in Webb City 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday to sign copies of my new book When Jesse James Came to Pineville and my earlier books.Among the books I will have for sale are the following:-Justice for Rowan Ford-The 10th Anniversary Edition of 5:41: Stories from the Joplin Tornado-Sharing Memories with My Friends-Only in Lamar, Missouri: Harry Truman, Wyatt Earp and