Serving Northwest Arkansas And The River Valley

Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to our incredible community for their generous support of our local children's shelter. This past weekend marked the success of our 11th Annual 40/29 and The Arkansas CW Toy Drive, proudly sponsored by Whataburger, which benefitted the Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter. Thanks to your generosity, we collected $12,900 worth of toys and other holiday items for the shelter at Pleasant Crossing Walmart location on Friday. Plus, throughout th

Bentonville is getting ready to light up the streets once again as the 2025 Bentonville Christmas Parade rolls into downtown on Saturday, December 13 at 6:00 PM. One of Northwest Arkansas’ most beloved holiday traditions, the parade brings families, visitors, and the whole community together for a night of festive cheer right in the heart of the city. Hosted by Downtown Bentonville Incorporated, the annual parade features more than 100 floats, dazzling lights, high-energy per

The road to the 50th Hogeye Marathon & Relays kicks off with a community celebration this Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at Black Apple Hard Cider, 321 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale. Runners, clubs, sponsors, and community members are invited to meet up, enjoy a relaxed afternoon, and get excited for the 2026 race weekend. Local run clubs will be on site to talk training, connect with new runners, and serve up their best chili in a friendly chili-tasting competition, whe

We need your help this holiday season! Join 40/29 and The Arkansas CW for the 11th Annual Toy Drive, brought to you by Whataburger, benefiting the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter. This year’s toy drive will take place in front of the Pleasant Crossing Walmart Supercenter in Rogers. Friday, December 5th from 6 AM – 6 PM. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the event on Friday, and as a special thank-you, the first 100 donors on location will receive an exclusive CW teddy be

At the Bentonville Fashion Week Fall/Winter Show at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall, artisan Beatriz Segura, founder of B Magic Craft Hands, captivated the audience with a heartfelt celebration of Mexican textile traditions. Originally from Mexico, Beatriz is a passionate artisan and educator dedicated to preserving the rich cultural heritage woven into her country’s fashion artistry. Her runway pieces were a vibrant tribute to identity and craftsmanship, showcasing intrica

At the Bentonville Fashion Week Fall/Winter Show at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall, designer John Pryor, founder of Madison Stitch, delivered a standout runway moment that blended craftsmanship, sculpture, and style into a breathtaking presentation. Based in Kansas City, Pryor is widely known for his rugged, heirloom-quality leather bags, pieces that are built to last and crafted with intention. But at Bentonville Fashion Week, he pushed his artistry even further. Drawing

Fashion Designer Faith Hollis, the visionary behind Faith & Co. displayed her collection at the Bentonville Fashion Week Fall/Winter Show at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall. Faith & Co. is far more than a fashion label, it's Hollis’s deeply personal love letter to healing, empowerment, and the glamour she once longed for. Each piece she creates carries emotional depth, woven with intention and inspired by her own journey of transformation. Her designs bring together soph

At the Bentonville Fashion Week Fall/Winter Show at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall, audiences were treated to the work of a true industry veteran: Ashton Hall, a Creative Director with more than thirty years of global fashion experience. With a career that includes collaborations with luxury giants like Michael Kors and the honor of dressing former First Lady Hillary Clinton, Ashton brings world-class vision, craftsmanship, and storytelling to every design he touches. His

Christmas Honors is a community-led volunteer event dedicated to honoring the fallen servicemen and women laid to rest at the Fort Smith National Cemetery. Each December, thousands of volunteers gather to place a wreath on every headstone, more than 16,000 in total, creating a powerful display of gratitude and remembrance for the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. Key Event Dates and Details Wreath Workshop & Assembly / Friday, December 5, 2025 Fort Smith Convention Cent

At the vibrant Bentonville Fashion Week Fall/Winter Show hosted at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall, designer K’Veon Coates of Threads by Kveon Coates (TBKC) made a powerful impression with a collection rooted in creativity, intention, and undeniable originality. K’Veon’s journey is as bold as his designs. After trading in his college baseball career for a sewing machine, he launched TBKC with a mission to breathe new life into vintage streetwear. His pieces are machine-sewn