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Hello again Bentonville! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Bentonville schools quietly deliver 35,000 meals to local families
  • How did a Bentonville builder’s wife become an HGTV star?
  • Which former Bentonville star just committed to stay with the Hogs?

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Porch Light Sessions at The Compton and 5 more events.

Find out what's happening in Bentonvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Bentonvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Sunday: Very cold with sunshine, with a high of 32 and low of 23 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunny and not as cold, temps: high: 47, low: 33.
  • Tuesday: Not as cool, with a high of 58 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Rogers students learn about, address food insecurity through school-Food Bank partnership (arkansasonline.com) — Bentonville families facing food insecurity can request customized groceries online through the Bentonville Schoolhouse Pantry, which partners with the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank for monthly deliveries to schools. The pantry has provided over 35,000 meals in the past year and adds extra support during winter break, while a regional Community Christmas Card campaign is raising donations to keep school-based pantries stocked across Northwest Arkansas.
   

2. The Complete Transformation Of Jenny Marrs (glam.com) — Bentonville readers will recognize Dave and Jenny Marrs, the HGTV duo whose construction firm and TV projects have helped revitalize homes around town. This profile tracks Jenny’s journey from Florida student to Bentonville-based designer, mother of five, bestselling author, and “Fixer to Fabulous” star, highlighting how her faith, family life, and growing media career all intersect here in Northwest Arkansas.
   

3. Arkansas football: Razorbacks will retain tight ends coach; likely quarterbacks coach emerges (nwaonline.com) — Razorback fans in Bentonville will notice former Bentonville receiver CJ Brown among the key players pledging to stay with Arkansas under new coach Ryan Silverfield. The piece details staff changes, returning stars like Braylen Russell, and major schedule shifts, including the Thanksgiving rivalry moving back to LSU and several notable SEC matchups in 2026.
   

4. Obama praises ‘resistance' to Trump in the military (knewz.com) — Former President Barack Obama recently spoke at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, using the local stage to praise what he called military ‘resistance’ to partisan pressure under Donald Trump. He warned that U.S. institutions feel unusually unstable, yet told the Bentonville audience he remains hopeful if younger generations stay engaged and reject cynicism.
   

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    Wednesday December 17
  • December AI Meetup
    UofA Collaborative, 700 SE 5th St #130, Bentonville
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
    Abby was LOST on December 11, 2025 in Bentonville, AR 72712 near Featherstone Village Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Oaklawn)
  • Do not use the Bentonville Safelite location for windshield repair.
    I know I have seen other warnings on here about the location but we had to use it for a window crack through our insurance. They put the windshield… (Nextdoor Hidden Springs)
  • McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Bentonville posted a job opening for Shop Porter / Janitor in Bentonville. Apply here.
  • Pritchard Industries posted a job opening for Overnight Floor Technician in Bentonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bentonville here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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