Good morning, Bentonville.

Volunteers from Mew Cat Rescue built 96 insulated cat shelters over the weekend for free distribution to residents caring for outdoor cats in Rogers (each prefilled with straw to repel moisture and withstand winter weather).

Pickup is on a first-come, first-served basis with a limit of two per person.

Arvest Bank promoted Bret Jones to community bank president in Pea Ridge on Tuesday, Dec.

9 as he replaces Jeff Neil, who moved to commercial loan management. Jones will lead local community banking efforts to grow deposits and loans.

Fayetteville-based SurfTec launched new TriboFlux chain lubricants that last at least 350 miles in wet and muddy conditions & are available today at local stores including The Meteor Cafe and Scott Adventure Lab.

Single-use sachets cost $2.99 with larger bottles coming soon.

Northwest Arkansas poultry growers face challenges after Tyson Foods did not renew contracts with farms in the Illinois River watershed.

Industry leaders say the decision may spark legal fallout and disrupt operations in the region.

John Brown University will hold its 83rd Candlelight Service from Thursday through Saturday (featuring choral performances of Vivaldi's Gloria and Bach's Magnificat) with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. on campus for a free seasonal celebration.

Alice Walton’s foundation and Heartland Whole Health Institute announced Tuesday (Dec.

9) they will expand the Ignite Professional Studies program with Bentonville Public Schools on a 100-acre Health Care Campus near downtown, set to open in 2028. The plan will add health care training and include Mercy and the Cleveland Clinic.

Bella Vista Family Clinic welcomes new patients at 1801 Forest Hills Blvd. Dr. Douglas (board certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine) offers acute and chronic-care with same-day appointments, house calls, and remote monitoring to help adults manage their health during the cold and flu season.

The Hogs dominated Jackson State with a 77-46 win at Bud Walton on Sunday — Harmonie Ware scored 24 points and the team posted strong defense while preparing to face Missouri State next Saturday at 1 p.m. in Springfield.

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.

Noon Year's Eve Celebration

10 AM-1 PM — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art — Free entry — Celebrate the New Year with artmaking, live music, and a festive noon countdown for families.