🌱 Benton County Circuit Judge Awarded + Coffee With The Mayor

Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Bentonville Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Mild with rain and a t-storm. High: 60 Low: 41.

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Here are the top stories in Bentonville today:

1. Benton County Circuit Judge Tom Smith recently received an award in Washington, D.C., for his efforts in bringing juvenile justice reform to the county. The Center for Children's Law and Policy presented Smith with an ARC (Advocacy/Reform/Change) award during a Dec. 6 ceremony. (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
2. Bentonville Mayor Stephanie Orman hosts a Coffee with the Mayor on the third Tuesday of each month from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. as an informal discussion with city staff. This month's virtual coffee will be Tuesday, December 21, 2021, and will cover a wide variety of topics. (Press Release Desk)
3. The American Cornhole Organization announced Bentonville, Ark. as the ninth-best city in the U.S. to play cornhole, according to ACO membership and major tournament participation. The Arkansas Region cities join other notable big cities in the list, including Las Vegas, Detroit, Cincinnati, and more. (KNWA)

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Today in Bentonville:

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From my notebook:

• The City of Bentonville, Arkansas Government sends their congratulations to Marc Scott with the Street Department. He received the Spirit of Bentonville Employee award after being nominated by several citizens for providing outstanding customer service. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.