🌱 Mayor Talks Aviation In NWA + Benton Co. Detective Comes Home

Happy Tuesday, Bentonville! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 53 Low: 40.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Bentonville today:

1. At 8:00 a.m. today (Jan. 18), the City of Bentonville is hosting a virtual Coffee with the Mayor to discuss what's happening with aviation and drone activity in Northwest Arkansas. Mayor Orman will speak with city officials and local experts about the latest developments, future plans for the airport, and the economic impact of drone activity, followed by a Q&A session. Registration is required. (City of Bentonville)
2. A Benton County detective has finally returned home after nearly six months in various hospitals battling COVID-19 and, more recently, kidney cancer. Fellow law enforcement officers, family, and friends greeted Detective Jim Johnson as he headed home for the first time in 177 days. He will receive further medical care and rehabilitation at home to treat his cancer. (KNWA)
3. Looking for a new job close to home? Plenty of employers in and around Bentonville are currently hiring across multiple job functions. Check out our roundup of job listings for positions in sales, marketing, human resources, retail, insurance, and more, including some remote work opportunities. (Bentonville Patch)

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Today in Bentonville:

• Virtual Coffee With The Mayor, Hosted By The City Of Bentonville (8:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• These adorable cats, dogs, and more are currently available for adoption at Bentonville-area animal shelters. Click for more details and photos. (Bentonville Patch)
• The Bentonville Police Department is temporarily discontinuing fingerprinting services due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in our region. (Facebook)
• The Bentonville Fire Department ran out of at-home COVID-19 test kits in just over an hour at yesterday's distribution event. (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you 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.