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Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Bentonville West defeats Rogers 31-22 in 7A-West matchup (4029tv.com) — Bentonville West fans can celebrate a hard-fought 31-22 win over Rogers, as the Wolverines' defense and late interception preserved their lead in 7A-West play. The game featured key plays from quarterback Sutton Mackey and receiver Ryan Adjam, while Rogers' comeback bid fell short, leaving the Mounties still searching for their first victory of the season.
2. See rare Tiffany jewelry and the Arkansas Diamond at new Crystal Bridges art exhibit (4029tv.com) — Bentonville residents can now see rare Tiffany & Co. jewelry and the historic Arkansas Diamond at Crystal Bridges' new free exhibit, "Nature Adorned." Running through March 29, 2027, the show pairs sparkling pieces from the Tiffany Archives with paintings and rare books, exploring how nature has inspired American art and design for a century.
3. 4 minutes, 4 questions: Korey McKelvy discusses debut album with namesake band (nwaonline.com) — Local music fans can catch the McKelvy-Lauffer Duo at the Undercroft in Bentonville on Nov. 12, as Korey McKelvy celebrates the funky, danceable debut album "Loving You." Recorded and produced across Northwest Arkansas, the project reflects McKelvy's shift from bluegrass roots to groove-heavy soul, with more shows and CDs planned soon.
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 phones, from hunting licenses to tax refund checks, without visiting multiple websites. During the Springdale rollout, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders also fielded questions about Austin McCollum of Bentonville, the unopposed Benton County judge candidate facing legal troubles, hinting lawmakers may revise how such situations are handled in future.
5. Bella Vista City Council looks to dodge outcry over automated license plate readers (nwaonline.com) — Bella Vista's City Council is weighing an ordinance that would require council approval before any automated license plate readers or facial recognition systems could be used, aiming to calm privacy concerns. Bentonville and Rogers currently keep their camera networks, while nearby Centerton and Pea Ridge have removed theirs, putting Bentonville residents in the middle of a regional debate over how much surveillance technology local police should use.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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