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Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Mascota Fest 2026 this Sunday at Best Friends Pets in Bentonville (newstalkkzrg.com) — Bentonville pet owners can head to Mascota Fest 2026 this Sunday at Best Friends Pet Resource Center for free vaccines, microchips by appointment, and waived adoption fees through October 15. The Hispanic Heritage Month celebration also features local Hispanic exhibitors, kids' activities, a free pet food pantry, and information on volunteering, fostering, and the Dog Day Out program in Northwest Arkansas.
2. Affidavit details latest accusations against Austin McCollum in stalking, violation of protection order case (nwaonline.com) — A Bentonville man and unopposed Republican nominee for Benton County judge is being held on $150,000 cash-only bail after new accusations he stalked his wife and violated a protection order. Court records detail alleged repeated contact near his children's school and daycare despite the order, along with earlier felony domestic violence charges, while judges weigh whether to revoke his earlier bond.
3. 2026 Lehigh-Lafayette Telecast: Bentonville, AR (lehigh.edu) — Lehigh alumni and fans in Bentonville can gather for a free telecast party of the Lehigh-Lafayette football rivalry on Saturday, November 21, starting at 11 a.m. The event offers a cash bar, food for purchase, and a chance to cheer with fellow Mountain Hawks supporters and Lafayette rivals in a local setting.
4. New app for access to Arkansas state government services unveiled during Springdale visit (arkansasonline.com) — Arkansas has launched the MyArkansas app, letting residents handle dozens of state services from licenses to tax refunds without visiting multiple websites. During a Springdale stop, the governor also addressed Bentonville's unopposed Benton County judge candidate Austin McCollum, whose legal troubles may spur lawmakers to tighten rules on who can assume county office.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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