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Real Estate
Fayetteville Ranks No. 1 In The Nation For Growth In Million Dollar Home Listings
Fayetteville was recently ranked as No. 1 in the country for growth in million-dollar home listings, according to a new report.
Million-Dollar Momentum: The city saw a 37.7% year-over-year increase in luxury listings, with 10.6% of current listings now in the luxury category.
Metro Boomin’: The report points to Fayetteville’s expanding economy, growing tech and logistics sectors, major corporate presence, and steady population growth as drivers. The city outranked metros like Durham, Santa Fe, and Colorado Springs.
Read the full report HERE.
Coffee
New Coffee Shop To Open In Rogers In June
PJ’s Coffee, a New Orleans-based coffee shop, will open in Rogers on Monday, Jun 1, from 6a-7p.
A Taste Of N’Orleans: PJ’s will offer a wide variety of hot, iced, and frozen drinks, including the famous Cold Brew Iced Coffee created by founder Phyllis Jordan in 1978. Fans also enjoy Velvet Ices, Caramel Crèmes, Granitas, and more, alongside breakfast and lunch options like beignets.
That New, New: The new location is in The Summit, a new development that hosts a lineup of shops and restaurants, including Whole Foods.
Opening week details HERE.
Guide
Six Must-Try Wing Spots in Northwest Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas is home to an underrated chicken wing scene that spans local favorites, smoky barbecue joints, and fast-casual spots worth exploring.
Let Us Guide You: So, to help you find your next spot to try out, we put together a guide to six of our favorite chicken wing spots from around the region.
Wing It: From local standouts like Lucky Luke’s in Fayetteville and Beach BBQ in Bentonville to fast food joints like Slims Chickens, this guide has all you need to wing it this summer.
Find the guide HERE.
Community
Firework Show To Return To Northwest Arkansas Mall For First Time In Over A Decade
The Northwest Arkansas Mall in Fayetteville will host its first large-scale Fourth of July fireworks show in over a decade, happening on Saturday, Jul 4.
Don’t Call It A Comeback: The show will return for the first time since 2015, with a 25-minute, music-synced display expected. Thousands of people are expected.
Happy Birthday USA: The event will honor the United States’ 250th birthday this year.
More details from 40/29 HERE.
Events
Pulitzer Prize Winner To Speak In Bentonville
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Rick Atkinson will appear at Bentonville Public Library on Thursday, May 28, from 12-1:30p.
Winner Winner: Atkinson is a three-time Pulitzer Prize winner and former Washington Post journalist who has spent decades writing narrative histories focused on America’s wars and defining moments.
A Revolutionary Read: The free event is part of the If All Arkansas Read The Same Book program, and will feature a discussion on Atkinson’s newest release, The Fate of the Day, the latest book in his acclaimed American Revolution trilogy.
Find more information from KNWA HERE.
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☀️ Sunday Funday: TrailMix NWA will host a Sunday Park Playday at Luther George Park in Springdale on Sunday, May 17, at 10a.
🏋️♂️ Second Set: A local gym announced it will open its second Northwest Arkansas location in Fayetteville.
🧑💼 Nice To Meet You: Searching for more business connections in Northwest Arkansas? Check out this guide to all the best networking groups throughout the region.
🍓 Berry Good Saturday: A Berry Sweet Market will take over the Rogers Farmers Market this Saturday, May 16, from 8a-1p.
🏟️ Just Kickin’ It: Hacky-sack is keeping this local high school baseball team loose heading into the playoffs.
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Employment
Find Cool Jobs In Northwest Arkansas
Whether you're hiring or job hunting, our NWA Job Board connects the right people at the right time. Upload your resume to get noticed by local businesses, or post your openings to reach hundreds of job seekers every day.
Purpose Brands 414 is seeking a Warehouse Manager.
Airship Coffee is seeking a Director of Cafes.
Game
Trivia Question of the Week
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