Just A Small Town Carnival 🎡

Fun-nel All Week Long: Expect carnival rides, games, funnel cakes, corn dogs, lemonade, and all the nostalgic fair favorites.

Ride the Swirl: The carnival is expected to run from 5-10p on weekdays and 5-11p on weekends, weather permitting.

Growing Gains: From Apr 2020 to Jul 2025, Centerton has led the region in growth, expanding by 48.93%. It’s followed by Lowell at 22.5% and Siloam Springs at 21.5%.

The Quiet Surge: While they didn’t appear in the primary graphic, several smaller towns have seen even sharper increases. Since 2020, Tontitown has grown by 86%, followed by Highfill at 77%. Communities like Farmington, Pea Ridge, Gentry, Prairie Grove, and Elm Springs have also posted notable gains over the last six years.

Built for the Ozarks: Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive helps the Trailseeker confidently handle wet roads, gravel routes, and changing Ozark weather, while EyeSight® driver-assist technology adds extra peace of mind for everyday travel across Northwest Arkansas.

Fast, Powerful, and Gas-Free: With 375 horsepower, more than 280 miles of range, and access to over 15,000 charging stations nationwide, the Trailseeker is designed for both convenience and adventure. Drivers can also fast-charge from 10% to 80% in about 28 minutes, making road trips and busy schedules easier to manage without stopping at the pump.

Best of the Best: Riders from 36 states and 6 countries around the world are set to compete in the four-day race.

Pedal on the Weekend: Beyond racing, the OZ Stage Race will feature a festival-like atmosphere with community events, training resources, and a celebration of Northwest Arkansas’s growing reputation as a mountain biking destination.

Stealing Votes: The annual USA Today contest highlights stadiums across the country, with nominations from an expert panel and voting by fans.

Home Field Advantage: This year, Baum-Walker Stadium ranked as the No. 3 Best College Baseball Stadium in the U.S., behind Ole Miss and Mississippi State.

🧽 Mud’s Eviction Notice: Your car doesn’t need to stay dirty. Get a free wash at Glide Xpress and bring back that clean finish. Activate the free wash HERE.*

🏊 Pool Season is Calling in NWA! Time to peel off that winter cover! Let The Alleviators handle your pool opening, weekly visits, equipment checks & repairs so you can dive in stress-free. Get swim-ready now. Quote HERE!*

🤝 People-First Hiring Partner: AVAILABILITY Professional Staffing focuses on meaningful connections, helping Northwest Arkansas businesses find professionals who bring growth, alignment, and purpose to their teams every day. More info HERE.*

💃 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.*

😀 Meet New Friends: Another edition of the Dinner Club is set for Thursday, May 28, at 6:30p at various restaurants & bars in Fayetteville and Bentonville.

🏥 Wheels of Wellness: A new women’s mobile health clinic launched in Eureka Springs to serve people in rural areas of Carroll and Madison Counties.

🍳 Brunch Goes the Distance: Tusk and Trotter will extend its brunch hours from 10a-2p through Monday, May 25, at both its Bentonville and Rogers locations for Memorial Day Weekend.

🍽️ School Break Bites: Check out these free meal resources for students and families throughout this summer.

🤠 Gone Country: A 90s Country Music Tribute will take over George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville on Saturday, May 23, at 5p.

🏀 Cal’ing the Hogs: Coach Cal and the Arkansas Razorback men’s basketball team will host seven camps this summer.

👨‍🌾 Cream of the Crop: Head to the outdoor Bentonville Farmers Market, ranked No. 4 in the country, on Saturday, May 23, starting at 7:30a.

📱Phone Bans: A 3 year study on the use of Yondr pouches—the magnetically locked bags used at many NWA public high schools—showed that things actually got worse before they got better. Changing habits takes time. Here’s what the data suggests.

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