Good morning, Bentonville.

Nathan Acosta, age 4, was diagnosed with leukemia in October and started chemotherapy after an eight day hospital stay; his Bentonville family has received strong neighbor support — many have brought meals and help during his treatment that will last two and a half years.

Sales tax revenue in Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale was $9.61 million in November — a 2.02% drop from a year ago and the first combined deficit in over 15 years.

For the 11 months, the four cities reported a 2.77% overall increase, with Fayetteville recording a 4.41% gain linked to higher university enrollment.

A 24,750‐square‐foot industrial building in Fayetteville sold for $15 million at $606 per square foot — purchased by Multi-Management Services Inc. on 14.90 acres from Peter O.

Kohler LLC. In Bentonville, an 80.91‐acre pasture sold for $6.15 million — while mixed-use commercial buildings on South Main and Southwest Eighth streets sold for $3.5 million.

Interim Arkansas football coach Bobby Petrino said he will keep the starting quarterback a secret as the Razorbacks get ready to play Missouri Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Reynolds Razorback Stadium+ he also said that a reported locker room scuffle with defensive coordinator Chris Wilson was checked and called a joke.

Arkansas Razorbacks athletic director Hunter Yurachek nears the end of his search for a new head football coach—having met with 20-plus candidates including Kane Wommack—and plans to announce his decision next Monday after the season finale.

Interim coach Bobby Petrino said he remains unsure if he is still in the running.

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.

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.

The Nutcracker - 13th Annual Production

7-9 p.m. — Arend Arts Center — Ticket information available — Experience the beloved holiday classic set to Tchaikovsky's enchanting score.