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Midnight Gallery in Bentonville signals summer's end — local artists will display new creative works as shorter evenings mark a cultural shift.

Community leaders say the event will offer a fresh look at local art in Northwest Arkansas.

The data firm dunnhumby launched its business incubator dunnhumby Incubate in Bentonville to help early-stage companies in data science and retail tech by offering a proposals portal and an internal competition during Retail Innovation Week.

Fayetteville will host the State of the Northwest Arkansas Region report on Oct 23 to update economic trends, and the Arkansas Index ended lower at 920.44—a 7.07 point drop.

Arkansas State University Chancellor Todd Shields returned to teaching in Jonesboro as he co-teaches a new course on entrepreneurship and leadership with a colleague—featuring various guest presenters this school year.

A state audit of Tontitown city finances prompted a review by the local prosecuting attorney and spurred debate among City Council members—official responses are still pending.

Northwest Arkansas National Airport officials plan a new western concourse and a convenience store on the airport property—while they will also consider buying 100 acres and starting a traffic study for roads around the airport.

The panel has approved up to $4.1 million for the next phase of the expansion.

A reader questioned if second-hand stores that sell mostly vintage T-shirts are good choices for buying work clothes and suggested they may serve better for first-job needs.

The University of Arkansas is expected to host junior college interior offensive lineman Jarmaine Mitchell in a few weeks — he will visit Fayetteville for the Texas A&M game on Oct.

18 to learn more about Razorbacks training. Mitchell, a Mississippi State commit, said coach Eric Mateos highlighted Arkansas’ focus on developing linemen.

Jones Center Bike Festival

9 AM – 5 PM — The Jones Center — Free entry — Celebrate cycling with community festivities and a kickoff barbecue at this fun-filled 2-day event.

Arkansas Symbols Day at Shiloh Museum

8:30 a.m. — Shiloh Museum — Volunteer opportunity — Help engage young students with the state bird, the Mockingbird, at this educational outreach event.

Fall Fun at Farmland Adventures

3-9 p.m. — Farmland Adventures — Ticket required — Enjoy a giant corn maze, pumpkin picking, pony rides, and family-friendly activities this fall.

35th Annual Ozark Regional Arts & Crafts Festival

9 AM – 8 PM — Northwest Arkansas Convention Center — $18.6M predicted spend — Celebrate local artistry with a wide array of handcrafted goods at this beloved festival.