🌱 County Committee Meetings Go Virtual + New Home Listings

Good morning, Bentonville! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Turning sunny and not as cold. High: 38 Low: 26.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Bentonville today:

1. Benton County Judge Barry Moehring announced Wednesday that county committee meetings in January will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 Omicron variant. In a memo to the 15 justices of the peace and other county officials, Moehring said that the upward trend of case counts had prompted the change. Notice for the public to attend the meetings online, including the ability to make public comments, will be provided. (Arkansas Online)
2. Five new homes are now on the market in the Bentonville area. The new listings include a three-bedroom house on Mistletoe Avenue and a four-bedroom unit on Fieldstone Boulevard. House hunters interested in any of the new listings can view additional photos and details by visiting them online. (Bentonville Patch)
3. The Northwest Arkansas National Airport unveiled its new logo on Wednesday. The unveiling was a collaboration between XNA, the Northwest Arkansas Council, and the advertising agency Walrus. The airport says the sleek and modern rebrand was intended to mirror the region and attract more people to the area. (KNWA)

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Today in Bentonville:

• Julie Alpert Exhibit At Crystal Bridges Museum Of American Art (All Day)

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From my notebook:

• It was a beautiful winter morning in Downtown Bentonville. Battalion Chief Jeremy Metcalf with the Bentonville Fire Department captured this impressive bird's eye view. (Facebook)
• The next Market @ Record in Downtown Bentonville will be on Saturday, Jan. 8 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. (Facebook)
• Jan. 6 was National Cuddle Up Day! Bentonville Animal Services couldn't have picked a better day for you to snuggle with your furry family members than this cold, snowy day. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next 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.