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Also on today's calendar: THE FACILITY 8th - 12th October 2026 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Benton County restaurant inspections: Raw meat being stored above vegetables; grease and food debris observed on floors and walls (nwaonline.com) — Bentonville diners can now see which local restaurants, schools, and childcare centers were recently cited for food safety issues, from bare-hand contact with burgers to expired permits and unlabeled meats. The report also highlights several Bentonville establishments with no violations, helping you decide where to eat or send your kids with clearer insight into current health inspection results.
2. Bentonville woman accused of stabbing dog pleads not guilty (nwahomepage.com) — A Bentonville woman has pleaded not guilty after being charged with aggravated cruelty to animals in a case investigated by Bentonville police and Benton County authorities. Court records detail how a dog with multiple stab wounds was treated at a Springdale animal hospital, prompting an investigation and her August arrest. Hearings are scheduled as officials review conflicting explanations for the injuries.
3. Arkansas to receive $10M from nonprofit co-founded by Olivia Walton to improve maternal care (5newsonline.com) — A Bentonville-based nonprofit co-founded by Olivia Walton is directing about $10 million over five years to improve maternal health care across Arkansas, with a focus on rural communities. The funding will support programs like home visits, postpartum care, and expanding midwives and doulas, while tracking which approaches best reduce maternal deaths. Specific local recipients have not yet been named.
4. 'Pilot Picasso' takes to the skies of Northwest Arkansas, turning drawings into flight paths (5newsonline.com) — A Bentonville pilot known as "Pilot Picasso" is turning local flights into intricate GPS sky drawings that have attracted thousands of online followers. From Mona Lisa outlines to uplifting messages, he meticulously plans each route from Northwest Arkansas airports, often spending more time mapping than flying. He's continuing to take requests and share new creations.
5. Austin McCollum released from Benton County jail (kark.com) — A former state representative and current Benton County judge candidate has been released from the Benton County Detention Center in Bentonville after posting bond in two criminal cases. He faces stalking, protection-order violation, and earlier domestic violence-related charges, with higher bond amounts and an ankle monitor now required. Upcoming court dates in November and December will determine his legal and political future.
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