Good morning, Bentonville.

On Monday, the Agriculture Department warned poultry growers after a backyard flock in Mississippi County showed signs of bird flu and urged them to follow safety rules and report sick birds.

CommunityAmerica Credit Union merged with UNIFY Financial on November 1—giving the group a federal charter and top 40 status, while the Arkansas Index ended Monday at 916.49 with a drop of 1.63 points.

Three Days Grace will perform at the Rogers venue on Oct.

28, 2026 as part of their tour for the album Alienation. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Nov. 14, 2025 with prices ranging from $62 — $200 plus fees.

Thaden School (a private independent school) received the Andrea Palladio International Prize for its campus design in global competition held in Vicenza, Italy.

Rogers Public Schools was awarded a $710,500 grant from the Walton Family Foundation to expand its honors academy and career programs.

Enrollment in concurrent credit classes at Northwest Arkansas Community College continues to grow this semester after the ACCESS Act removed financial barriers for high school students—officials say more students will soon have the chance to earn college credits while still in school.

The Arkansas Razorbacks, who have a 2-7 record, will play LSU, Texas, and Missouri on the final three Saturdays of the 2025 season—games that will become their permanent SEC matchups for 2026 to 2029.

Coach Bobby Petrino said the team is working hard in practice to get better before these key contests.

The University of Arkansas women's basketball team beat Central Arkansas 89-77 in overtime Monday night at Walton Arena—avoiding Coach Kelsi Musick's first loss.

The Razorbacks erased a seven-point deficit late in regulation—scoring the final seven points to force overtime and secure the win.

The No. 21 Arkansas men’s basketball team will host Central Arkansas today at 7 p.m. at Walton Arena in Fayetteville after a 69—66 loss at Michigan State dropped them in the AP poll—Arkansas has a 9—0 record against Central Arkansas and coach Calipari hopes his team will bounce back at home.

Mike McBride fished at Lake Sequoyah on Oct.

17 using his self-made long rod to lure crappie—some of which bite so lightly that the angler may not feel the bite. He stated that as the water cools, the panfish are expected to bite more steadily.

Matt Jones and Anthony Kristensen recapped last Saturday’s game between the Razorbacks and Spartans—Northwest Arkansas broadcaster Blair Cartwright remembered longtime play-by-play man Mike Nail, who died at 80 over the weekend.

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.

Winter Market

4-10 p.m. — 507 SE E St, Bentonville, AR — Free entry — Enjoy a festive shopping experience with local crafts and cocoa.

Broker Panel 2025

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — The Duley Group | Keller Williams — Tickets available for a nominal fee — Gain insights from top brokers in NWA commercial real estate at this insightful panel discussion.

The Snowman: A Family Concert

2-8 p.m. — Walton Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience a magical holiday concert featuring a special screening of The Snowman with live orchestral accompaniment.