Monday, November 17th, 2025
Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Walmart CEO Doug McMillon announced he will step down on Jan. 31 and be replaced by John Furner, who runs Walmart U.S. Analysts said the company earned a 323% gain under his 12-year leadership and expect Furner to boost growth with new AI plans—shares fell briefly after the news. NWA Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ During the LSU game, confusion arose after an Arkansas block on Grant Chadwick's punt led to a 16-yard scoop-and-score that gave LSU a 23-22 win—initially credited to Caleb Wooden, the play was later reassigned to freshman linebacker Wyatt Simmons. This marked the Razorbacks' first blocked punt for a touchdown since 2009. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Texas Tech handed the University of Arkansas women's basketball team its first loss under Coach Kelsi Musick on Sunday when the Lady Raiders won 80-68 at United Supermarkets Arena. Arkansas kept the game close in the fourth quarter and will host UALR at 6:30 p.m. Thursday as they work to improve their play. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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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.
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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.
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Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator VIP Demo Day
5:30-7 p.m. — Record Downtown — Free entry — Witness innovative lithium tech pitches from Arkansas' emerging energy startups.
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