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John Wilson, founder of Presidential Mobility, built his business customizing vans for people with disabilities and now serves on the board of Sources (he also volunteers at local lake events) while planning to spend more time with his wife as he nears retirement.

Bentonville's Velma Opela will celebrate her 100th birthday on Sept.

9 with a drop-in party this Saturday, Sept. 5 at 290 S. Main St. in Centerton (her enduring love of fashion and care for neighbors spans decades).

Arkansas education officials said 5,500 more students will join the taxpayer-subsidized school choice program for the 2026-27 school year—bringing the total to about 50,000 and costing over $367 million—while efforts are underway to speed up reimbursement processing for parents.

Arthur Henderson donated his 150-acre farm in Benton County to the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation — his largest gift yet — to preserve the land through habitat restoration, recreational trails, and an outdoor classroom for conservation education while he continues to work his farm.

Northwest Arkansas water officials asked residents served by 17 public water systems to stop using lawn irrigation through Monday morning after Decatur storage tanks dropped from 35 to 33 feet; they said a three-day pause may help recover water levels and avoid stronger restrictions.

Club55, a free health and wellness program for adults 55 and older, will meet from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug.

20 at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (600 Museum Way in Bentonville) for activities and a shared potluck meal; RSVP is required.