🌱 Library Expansion Plans Progress + Tigers Edge Out Wolverines

Hello, neighbors! Sean Peek here with today's issue of the Bentonville Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny and milder. High: 46 Low: 28.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Bentonville today:

1. The new schematic design for the Bentonville Public Library expansion is nearing completion, according to a project update provided by MSR Design during the library's Advisory Board meeting Wednesday. The schematic design will be finished by Jan. 25 when the City Council will hear an update on the project. Construction is expected to start in the first quarter of 2023 and take 16 months. (Arkansas Online)
2. Sophomore Caden Miller helped the Bentonville Tigers secure a victory against the Bentonville West Wolverines during their basketball game on Friday night. Bentonville held on for a 39-38 victory over their rivals in the 6A-West Conference game at Wolverine Arena. Miller was the only Bentonville player in double figures during Friday's game, finishing with 19 points and 17 rebounds. (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
3. Authorities are investigating following a robbery at the Ulta Beauty store in Fayetteville Saturday evening. According to the store's manager, a bottle of perfume was taken from the store. No further details have been released at this time. (5newsonline.com)

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Today in Bentonville:

• Cover To Cover Book Club For Kids At Bentonville Public Library (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Bentonville Schools welcomed University of Arkansas Interim Chancellor Charles Robinson to Bentonville West High to celebrate their National Merit Semifinalists! Bentonville Schools boasts 22 semifinalists this year. (Facebook)
• The Fresh Grass Festival returns to Bentonville May 20-21 at The Momentary! (Facebook)
• Sunday was National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and the City of Bentonville took a moment to thank the law enforcement officers that serve our community. (Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning 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.