🌱 Affordable Housing Research + May Voting Sites Approved

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 63 Low: 53.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Bentonville today:

1. A new study was presented on Friday at the monthly Housing Affordability Committee meeting that showed a disparity in the Bentonville affordable housing market. According to the committee's data, the most inexpensive home listed for sale is $240,000, a price that would require an income of about $72,000. However, 2019 census data presented at the meeting showed that 30 percent of Bentonville's population doesn't make that much money. The committee hopes to continue researching the situation and find a solution in the months to come. (KNWA )
2. Doctor Farina King gave a presentation at the Museum of Native American History (MONAH) this weekend. In honor of Women's History Month, she spoke of the indigenous Diné women and how healing has transcended generations. If you weren't able to attend the presentation and want to learn more about the Diné women, you can find more information on MONAH's events page. (KNWA)
3. To those looking ahead to voting in May for preferential primary and nonpartisan judicial and school board elections, the Benton County Election Commission has approved a list of voting sites. To vote in the May primaries, voters must register before Apr. 25. (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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Today in Bentonville:

• The Dirty South Exhibit At Crystal Bridges (12:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Bentonville Schools congratulates the Bentonville High School Orchestra! They recently won second place in the National Orchestra Cup in NYC! The Viola section also won Best Strings! This group is magic when they perform! (Facebook)
• Bentonville Connections is taking place THIS THURSDAY! Join the City of Bentonville to hear presentations from various departments and speak with staff about what they do for the City of Bentonville. We have two presentation time slots at 11:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m. (Facebook)
• Effective Monday, Mar. 28, the Downtown Activity Center (215 SW A Street) will expand hours of operation as follows: Monday - Thursday | 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Check the online fitness/wellness calendar for daily classes. (Facebook)

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About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.