🌱 Patch AM: Cut Copy is headed to Bentonville this November—here’s when and where

Good morning Bentonville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Cut Copy is headed to Bentonville this November—here's when and where
• What shifting Boomer and low-income shopping means for Bentonville's Walmart
• Could you drive to Bentonville on Superchargers alone? One driver tried

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 90, low: 73.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cut Copy Announce Fall 2026 North American Tour Dates - (mxdwn.com) — Cut Copy is bringing its first North American DJ tour in a decade to Bentonville this fall, with a set at Momentous Music + Arts Fest on November 6, 2026. The Australian synth-pop group will preview favorite tracks, unreleased mixes, and deep cuts as part of a 10-date run across the U.S. and Canada, with tickets already on sale.
   

• Boomers and Lower-Income Households Pull Back From Walmart: Report (progressivegrocer.com) — New data show Boomer and lower-income shoppers are cutting back in Walmart stores, even as higher-income households increase online spending, a shift that matters for Bentonville's retail giant. The report details billions in lost in-store trips, partial recovery through e-commerce, and changing private-label habits, underscoring how evolving customer behavior could influence Walmart's strategy and Bentonville's economic anchor.
   

• Tesla owner tests Superchargers on 700-mile drive to Arkansas with no backup plan (thecooldown.com) — A Tesla owner recently documented a 700-mile drive from Georgia to Bentonville relying solely on Superchargers, with no backup charging options. The trip offers Bentonville drivers a real-world look at how Tesla's network, off-peak electricity rates, and modern route-planning tools can make long-distance EV travel practical, while highlighting how charging access is evolving beyond traditional corridors.
   

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Monday August 24
• Volleyball @ Fayetteville Ramay
  Washington Junior High Bentonville, AR 72712
  5:00 pm
• Volleyball @ Lincoln
  Fulbright Junior High Lincoln Junior High School, 1206 NW Leopard Ln, Bentonville, AR
  5:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Fall Picture Day
  Elm Tree Elementary Bentonville, AR 72712
  7:50 am
• Volleyball Home vs Grimsley
  Washington Junior High Bentonville, AR 72712
  5:00 pm
• Volleyball vs Helen Tyson MS/Southwest
  Fulbright Junior High Schools, 5303 SW Bright Rd, Bentonville
  5:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• BFMS Spirit Night at Andy's
  Bright Field Middle 900 SW Regional Airport Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72713, USA
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Fall Picture Day
  Bright Field Middle Bentonville, AR 72712
  7:25 am
• Atlas Screener - 3rd ELA
  Thomas Jefferson Elementary Bentonville, AR 72712
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 24
• Volleyball @ Fayetteville Ramay
  Washington Junior High Bentonville, AR 72712
  5:00 pm
• Volleyball @ Lincoln
  Fulbright Junior High Lincoln Junior High School, 1206 NW Leopard Ln, Bentonville, AR
  5:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Fall Picture Day
  Elm Tree Elementary Bentonville, AR 72712
  7:50 am
• Volleyball Home vs Grimsley
  Washington Junior High Bentonville, AR 72712
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi all, I found a baby opposum.
  He's not injuries, but will need a rehabilitator. Can someone help? (Nextdoor Hidden Springs)
• My 12 pound cat ran away from home 3 days ago he is a gray short hair and we live on in Quailridge so if anyone find my cat please call me 479-354-2798 please check cool shady spots or dark spots like sheds garages under a porch or in between the ac
  and the house. I would like to add that he ran away because we got a dog (Nextdoor Quail Ridge)

• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Bentonville. Apply here.
• Cracker Barrel Old Country Store posted a job opening for Busser in Bentonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bentonville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Centerton

• ASP: Minor motorcyclist hits pickup truck pulling out of a driveway in fatal accident in Centerton (todayinfortsmith.com)
• Some towns short on water amid drought (arktimes.com)

Rogers

• Arkansas maternal health roundtable highlights access gaps, rural hospital losses (4029tv.com)
• Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders sets special election for former Rep. Austin McCollum's seat (fox16.com)
• Infrastructure Projects Represent A Never-ending Market (armoneyandpolitics.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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