🌱 COVID Tests Available Today + Affordable Housing Meeting Set

Happy Thursday, Bentonville! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 43 Low: 24.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Bentonville:

1. Free COVID test kits are available in Bentonville today. The at-home test kits will be distributed during a drive-thru event from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Bentonville Fire Department. Individuals in Bentonville and the surrounding area can pick up one box of two tests, and families can collect up to three boxes while supplies last. (KNWA)
2. The first meeting of the Bentonville Housing Affordability Work Group has been scheduled for Friday, Jan. 28. The group will convene to review housing needs, availability, and affordability in Bentonville. The meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m. and will be free and open to the public. (Press Release Desk)
3. The Springdale Bulldogs narrowly edged out the Bentonville Tigers in a basketball matchup on Tuesday. Springdale freshmen Courtland Muldrew hit a long 3-point show with only 8.5 seconds left on the clock, sending the game into overtime. The game's final score was 60-52. (Arkansas Online)

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Today in Bentonville:

• Farmers Market Pickup At Bentonville Square (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Join the Bentonville Police Department on Saturday for Coffee With a Cop! This event provides an opportunity to get to know the officers that serve our community. It will be hosted at the police department beginning at 8 a.m. (Facebook)
• Running for health. Running for heart. Running for chocolate and flowers! Special treats await you at the Valentine's 4K/8K finish line thanks to Flowerama Bentonville and Russell Stover! (Facebook)
• The Northwest Arkansas Council will host COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics at Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield's Corporate Center on Friday, Jan. 28, from 1-4 p.m. The clinics are open to the public and will offer first, second, and booster doses. (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.