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Walmart sells stake in Japanese stores

Walmart Inc. and global investment firm KKR have sold the Japanese supermarket chain Seiyu for about $2.5 billion, the companies said Wednesday.

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Pinch-hit homer helps Bentonville edge Rogers, 2-1

BENTONVILLE -- Rogers pushed defending Class 6A state champion Bentonville in an early-season softball showdown, but the Lady Tigers found a way to claim the 2-1 win Thursday afternoon at the Tiger...

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Walmart seeks price cuts in China

Walmart Inc. has asked some Chinese suppliers for major price reductions, with the U.S. retail giant's efforts to shift the burden of President Donald Trump's tariffs facing strong pushback from firms...

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Lawsuit over home repairs by Jason Duggar dismissed with prejudice in Benton...

BENTONVILLE -- A lawsuit accusing a former reality TV star of pretending to have a contractor's license and failing to complete work on a home for a Benton County man was dismissed Thursday.

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Lawco Energy Group CEO appointed to University of Arkansas Board of Trustees

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appointed Randy Lawson, chief executive officer and chairman of Bentonville-based Lawco Energy Group, to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees, according to a...

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Bentonville Bike Fest races back May 23-25 with new e-mobility event after...

BENTONVILLE -- The founder and chief executive officer of Bentonville Bike Fest is preparing for a "rebuild year" after the 2024 outing became a casualty of storms that ravaged the area over Memorial...

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Closure of portion of Southwest Fourth Street in Bentonville extended through...

BENTONVILLE -- A street closure that was expected to end last week has been extended through Wednesday as crews continue to work on stormwater infrastructure improvements.

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Bentonville takes advantage of Fort Smith Southside errors

FORT SMITH -- The Bentonville Tigers were opportunistic Monday.

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Bentonville City Council approves 100% water rate increases on 5-3 vote

BENTONVILLE -- City water customers will start paying double for their service to enable the city to keep up with increased operating costs for its infrastructure, reduce water loss and address future...

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Two-run homers propel Bentonville High past Springdale Har-Ber

BENTONVILLE -- Violet Nguyen and and Kylee Wyman both hit two-run home runs as Bentonville defeated Springdale Har-Ber 7-1 during Class 6A-West softball action Tuesday at the Tiger Athletic Complex.

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Jones’ seventh-inning double lifts Bentonville West to 4-3 road victory over...

FORT SMITH – Tuesday was indeed a new day for Bentonville West.

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Bentonville school program allows students to earn doula certification

BENTONVILLE -- Eleven high school seniors in Bentonville have a unique opportunity to hone their skills in maternal health care.

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Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for rape of girl in Benton County

BENTONVILLE -- A man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after admitting to raping a girl.

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Local sports roundup

Hadlee Newell scored a pair of goals and Sydney Hopper tallied a goal and an assist in the Lady Tigers' 6A-West Conference win at Rogers Heritage.

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Get to know: ‘26 receiver target Blair Irvin III

Bentonville 2026 receiver Blair Irvin III, who received an offer from Arkansas On Jan. 7, visited the Hogs on last Saturday for a Junior Day.

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Tori Otter’s header the difference as Bentonville beats Rogers 1-0 in girls...

BENTONVILLE -- Tori Otter makes an impact, no matter what sport she is participating in.

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Seventh-inning single lifts Rogers over Bentonville West

ROGERS -- Rogers senior Dahana Tuomala came up with the big hit in the bottom of the seventh inning to snap a 2-2 tie and lift the Lady Mounties to the 3-2 win on Thursday evening in 6A-West Conference...

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Benton County issues burn ban, joining others in Northwest Arkansas and River...

The Benton County Fire Marshal's Office has issued a 24-hour countywide burn ban, according to a news release from Melody Kwok, county spokeswoman.

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Walmart asks Spark drivers to verify IDs

Walmart asked its Spark delivery drivers this week to take their drivers licenses to stores so their identities could be verified amid claims of fraud and misuse of drivers' accounts.

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Bentonville mayor praises response to May storm in State of City report,...

BENTONVILLE -- The city demonstrated "remarkable resilience" last year in the face of unprecedented challenges left by a storm over Memorial Day weekend, according to Mayor Stephanie Orman.

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Downtown Bentonville intersection closing extended as waterline work continues

BENTONVILLE -- A downtown intersection that first closed March 10 will remain closed throughout this week after a work extension was approved.

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Master plan approved for future campus projects at Northwest Arkansas...

BENTONVILLE -- Northwest Arkansas Community College's Board of Trustees on Monday voted to approve a final campus master plan designed to support up to 20,000 students by 2040.

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Martinez’s three-run home run puts exclaimation mark on Tigers’ win over rival

BENTONVILLE -- Bentonville catcher Evan Martinez crushed a three-run home run to put the finishing touches on a 14-4 run-rule win over crosstown rival Bentonville West on Monday at the Tiger Athletic...

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Bentonville Planning Commission unanimously denies drainage waiver for...

BENTONVILLE -- The Planning Commission unanimously voted Tuesday to deny a developer a waiver from the city's stormwater management and drainage requirements.

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Bentonville school board approves salary raises

BENTONVILLE -- The Bentonville Board of Education approved Tuesday employee raises for the next school year.

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Third baseman Smith’s grab helps Springdale Har-Ber defeat Bentonville West

CENTERTON -- Kennedy Smith drove in the go-ahead run and later made a clutch defensive play as Springdale Har-Ber defeated Bentonville West 7-3 in Class 6A-West softball action Tuesday night.

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Oliver’s blast leads Tigers past Wolverines

CENTERTON -- One swing was all Bentonville needed to seize the momentum and complete a series sweep of Bentonville West.

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Walmart picks new pay-later provider

Walmart Inc. has chosen Swedish firm Klarna to replace Affirm as its buy-now-pay-later provider, Klarna said Monday.

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Cyclist hit by vehicle in Bentonville transported to hospital with...

BENTONVILLE -- Police are investigating a Wednesday crash involving a vehicle and bicycle.

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Bentonville West team advances in Samsung competition, earns $50K prize package

CENTERTON -- A team of students from Bentonville West High School was named this week as one of 10 national finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition, according to a press release.

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Concern over economy contributing to Walmart stock dip

Walmart Inc.'s share price is suffering through a hard month, part of a general downturn in the stock market caused largely by uncertainty over tariffs, analysts say.

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Nine records fall as Bentonville sweeps team titles during Tiger Relays

BENTONVILLE -- One Tiger Relays record simply wasn't enough for Jane Musengwa.

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Bentonville High School principal dies

BENTONVILLE -- Bentonville High School Principal Jack Loyd died Thursday after an illness, the School District said in a social media post Friday.

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Bentonville Tiger Relays Results

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Walmart set to open and remodel 45 gas stations

Walmart plans to open or remodel more than 45 gas station convenience stores by the end of the year, the company said Friday.

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Bentonville School District announces celebration for late high school...

BENTONVILLE -- The Bentonville School District plans to honor a former principal "who loved Bentonville like no other" during a celebration next month.

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Galleries close, some art ‘takes a break’ during Crystal Bridges expansion in...

Access to certain galleries and beloved pieces of art may not be available as expansion continues at Crystal Bridges Museum of Art in Bentonville.

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Bentonville police: Rogers man shot his mother in the head with crossbow...

BENTONVILLE -- A Rogers man is accused of breaking into his parents' home and trying to kill his mother with a crossbow.

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Bentonville firefighters battle house fire with assistance from Bella Vista,...

BENTONVILLE -- Firefighters battled a house fire Tuesday afternoon in Bentonville.

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Errors costly as Bentonville West falls to Ozark

CENTERTON -- Keaton Hurst went 3-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored as Ozark, Mo., defeated Bentonville West 8-2 in non-conference baseball action Tuesday afternoon at the Wolverine Athletic Complex.

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Students at Brightwater receive hands-on learning with opening of The...

BENTONVILLE -- The Feb. 27 opening of The Butcher's Larder, a student-run retail for-profit butcher shop, marked the final piece put in place for the artisanal butchery program launched this semester...

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After early loss, LR Christian takes down Bentonville West

The Little Rock Christian Warriors got over their blues quickly to end their Thursday on a high note.

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Walmart Mexico says spending plan tripled

Walmart Inc.'s unit in Mexico said Thursday that it has tripled the amount it planned to spend this year on new stores.

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Former Bentonville athlete does full triathlon for world-record 11...

The world of endurance sports is filled with athletes who continuously try to do a little bit more than what they have previously done.

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Walmart museum’s Spark Cafe ice cream truck to return to Bentonville square,...

BENTONVILLE -- The Spark Cafe ice cream food truck is set to return to the Bentonville Square after catching fire late last year.

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Har-Ber pulls away from Bentonville late in 6A-West Conference baseball

BENTONVILLE -- Bentonville made a push late against Springdale Har-Ber, but the Wildcats applied the knockout punch with a big top of the seventh inning en route to an 11-3 win in 6A-West Conference...

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‘Mr. Bentonville’ honored during celebration of life for recently deceased...

BENTONVILLE -- From student families to school staff, the Bentonville School District came together Tuesday evening to celebrate the life of a "lifelong Bentonville Tiger."

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Bentonville panel OKs early-build permit ordinance; City Council to consider...

BENTONVILLE -- The City Council will consider a proposal to enable construction on homes and structures within subdivisions to start sooner.

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Van Hilson tosses two-hitter to lead Har-Ber past Bentonville

SPRINGDALE -- Freshman Blaine Van Hilsen tossed a two-hitter to lead Springdale Har-Ber to a 2-0 win over Bentonville in 6A-West Conference baseball at Wildcat Field.

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Gianneschi goes 4 for 4 as Bentonville High defeats West in 6A-West softball

CENTERTON -- Marissa Gianneschi went 4 for 4 with four RBI to help Bentonville High School defeat Bentonville West 11-1 on Tuesday at the Wolverine Athletic Complex.

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