🌱 Benton Cnty Redistricting Map + Circuit Judge Recognized In DC

Get on up, Bentonville! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right. Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 54 Low: 38.

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Here are the top 2 stories in Bentonville today:

1. Benton County has selected a new redistricting map. On December 17, the Benton County Election Commission reviewed four maps and decided on map four. Some changes will come with the map. (KNWA)
2. Benton County Circuit Judge Tom Smith recently received an award in Washington, D.C., for his efforts in bringing juvenile justice change to the county. Natalia Palacios, president of the center's board of directors, said Smith received the award in recognition of his leadership in bringing the Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative and juvenile justice change to the county. (Arkansas Online)

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Today in Bentonville:

• Shine On Pop Up Shop - Across from 21C Museum Hotel (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Bentonville hosted its second annual Holiday Decorating Contest. This year, seven neighborhoods participated by decorating their homes in holiday cheer. (Facebook)
• An innovative new restaurant, a canoe adventure, getting stuck in the mud, coffee in the Natural State, and more! Chef Matt Cooper is opening a dedicated gluten-free restaurant in downtown Bentonville in 2022. (Facebook)
• Holiday-Trash routes from Republic Services will not have any changes to their normal pickup schedules for the remainder of this year. (Facebook)

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— Sean Peek

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.