🌱 Fire At Dairy Queen + NW 'A' Street Closure + Storm Siren Test

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around Bentonville today.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 34 Low: 21.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Bentonville today:

1. Bentonville fire crews responded to a fire at the Dairy Queen on Walton Boulevard on Friday. The Bentonville Fire Department was assisted by the Rogers Fire Department, which used two ladder trucks to extinguish the flames. The cause of the structure fire is still under investigation. (KNWA)
2. Northwest 'A' Street will be closed between Northwest 3rd Street and Northwest 2nd Street for construction beginning next week. The closure will occur between 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. daily from Feb. 16-18. The reason for closure is the installation of new exterior metal paneling. (Press Release Desk)
3. City officials tested the Bentonville storm warning sirens yesterday, Feb. 11, at 1:00 p.m. The City of Bentonville reminded residents that people inside buildings may not be able to hear the storm warning system and should rely on other means of monitoring weather conditions in the event of a real storm. Residents can sign up for future storm warning alerts by visiting www.bcalert.com. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Bentonville:

• Valentines 5K/8K At Bentonville Parks & Recreation Center (12:00 PM)
• Love Letters To Your Family History At Museum Of Native American History (4:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Officer Micah Fleming, a certified police officer with nearly five years of experience, was sworn in as a new member of the Bentonville Police Department by Mayor Stephanie Orman on Friday. (Facebook)
• Bring your furry friends and join Best Friends Animal Society for a special Valentine's themed event at Market @ Record in Downtown Bentonville today! A photo booth will be available to snap a photo of guests with their pets to create a sweet pawlentine. (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.