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It’s The Climb: Centerton’s population jumped 5.7% from 2024 to 2025, ranking it as the fastest-growing city in Arkansas and the 42nd-fastest-growing city in the nation.

Metro Boomin’: Siloam Springs and Bella Vista ranked as the second-and third-fastest-growing cities in The Natural State, with nine of Arkansas’s top 10 fastest-growing cities located in Northwest Arkansas.

A Winning Return: Conversations with alumni, donors, and supporters helped create a funding path for the programs, allowing coaches to begin preparing for the 2026–27 season immediately. A larger endowment effort is still needed to secure the teams’ long-term future.

Rallying Support: The reversal comes only a few weeks after the original announcement to discontinue the teams was made.

New Friends: Attendees will be paired with a handful of others based on a personality test, enjoying dinner at a cool local restaurant before joining the rest of the club for an after-party drink.

Hyper-Growth: Over 40 people are moving to Northwest Arkansas each day, so the Dinner Club is a great opportunity to make new friends and build real human connections this May!

First Dibs: Early Shopping kicks off Thursday, May 21, from 6:30-9p, giving guests first access to antiques, handmade goods, and one-of-a-kind pieces before the weekend crowds arrive.

Treasure Hunt: The market continues Friday, May 22, and Saturday, May 23, from 10a-5p each day, offering a full lineup of vintage treasures, home décor, and artisan goods. Tickets for entry are sold at the event.

Frame of Reference: The spot is located on 120 W Central Ave in Downtown Bentonville, next to Once Upon A Time Books and steps from the Square.

Go Art-ansas: The store features curated canvas and paper prints, acrylic shelfies, apparel and accessories, kitchen goods, and seasonal holiday items.

🏹 Right on Target: Archers from across the state will gather at Quiver Archery Range for the 2nd Annual USA Archery Arkansas State Outdoor Target Championship on Saturday, Jun 13, and Sunday, Jun 14, featuring a professionally sanctioned weekend of competition, precision, and outdoor fun in The Natural State.*

💃 Dance The Night: An authentic evening of Argentine Tango comes to The Record in Downtown Bentonville on Friday, Jun 5! Revolution Tanguera includes live music, singing, world-class performers, a catered dinner, and social dancing until midnight. Get tickets HERE.*

🦉 Will Power Hour: Attend a HootOwl Estate Planning Intensive at the Jones Center in Springdale on Wednesday, May 20 from 6-7:30p for a quick, practical overview of wills, trusts, and probate essentials. RSVP HERE.*

🏊 Makin’ Waves: Bella Vista POA pools and their beach will open for the season on Saturday, May 23.

🏢 Office-ially in Town: Can you guess which corporate company just opened its first Arkansas office in Springdale?

🧩 Mingle & Mahjong: Samantha’s Garden will host a Mahjong Night at its Springdale location on Thursday, May 21.

📰 Breaking News: A former University of Arkansas student won a Pulitzer Prize for local reporting a few days ago.

🚕 Vroom Vroom: The 4th Annual Lewis Showdown Car Show will roll into Fayetteville on Saturday, May 23, from 9a-12p.

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📅 Events Calendar: Find and post upcoming events in Northwest Arkansas on our Events Calendar.

💼 Job Board: Find exciting new job opportunities or find great candidates by posting your open positions on our Job Board.

Generations Bank is seeking a Credit Analyst.

By Design Engineering is seeking a Project Engineer.