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Hello Bentonville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Bentonville neighbors can expect from Central House & Gardens by 2028.
  • What will replace Bud Walton's mysterious mansion in Bentonville?
  • How Bentonville's new $50 million-backed health campus could change care

Also on today's calendar: Intro to Mountain Biking and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Blazing sunshine and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 72.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Peel Compton Foundation names new Bentonville property (nwahomepage.com subscription) — A new community venue, Central House & Gardens at 606 Central Avenue, is coming to the heart of Bentonville as the Peel Compton Foundation's latest property. Locals can look forward to greenspace, trails, community programming, special-event rentals, and food and beverage service, with major additions and renovations planned for summer 2028.
   

2. Bud Walton Mansion to become botanical garden after city planning commission approval (5newsonline.com) — Bentonville's Planning Commission has unanimously approved turning Bud Walton's former mansion on East Central Avenue into a public-oriented botanical garden with trails, a cafe, and a link to the Razorback Greenway. The Peel Compton Foundation plans unique themed garden spaces that preserve the historic home and its 7.5 acres of green space, aiming for a May 2028 opening.
   

3. AWSOM Whole Health Campus breaks ground in Bentonville, Tyson family pledges $50 million (5newsonline.com) — A massive new AWSOM Whole Health Campus is officially underway in Bentonville, promising specialty care, a major cancer center, and expanded virtual services aimed at keeping Northwest Arkansas patients closer to home. Backed by a $50 million Tyson family pledge, the wellness-focused campus will feature trails, gardens, and outdoor spaces, with the first building expected to open in about three years.
   

4. Latest NW Arkansas news (arkansasonline.com) — Bentonville residents can soon give local shelter dogs a day-long break from the kennel through a national foster-style program aimed at boosting adoptions. The regional news roundup also notes the Tyson family's $50 million pledge to a new Bentonville health campus, upcoming road closures and festivals in nearby cities, and Bentonville High's long road trip to play Hays, Kansas.
   

5. Retail experts offer AI tips, emphasize meeting customer needs (nwaonline.com) — Top Walmart, Google, and retail leaders gathered in Bentonville to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping shopping while stressing that customer trust must remain central. Hosted by the University of Arkansas' Walton College and Saatchi X, the event highlighted how AI-driven, personalized recommendations are changing what shoppers expect and how retailers must adapt without losing the value of in-person store experiences.
   

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Ok Bentonville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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