🌱 Opening Set For James H. Berry Park + I-49 Construction

Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Bentonville Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 46 Low: 34.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Bentonville:

1. A groundbreaking ceremony for James H. Berry Park has been scheduled for early March. A statue that was removed from the downtown square in Sept. 2020 will be the centerpiece of the new park. The park, which will be owned by the Benton County Historical Society, will be adjacent to the Bentonville Cemetery. (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
2. Crews will be present along Interstate 49 near the Battlefield Boulevard overpass this week to perform geotechnical boring. The work will require one temporary, overnight lane closure that will restrict two traffic on two southbound lanes. Advanced warning signs and orange barrels will be present to help control traffic. (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
3. Bond was set at $500,000 on Friday for a man in Benton County Jail accused of fracturing the skull of his 3-month old daughter. Eduardo Martinez is charged with domestic battery, which is punishable by a prison sentence ranging from 10 years to life imprisonment. Martinez previously pleaded not guilty to the charge. (Arkansas Online)

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Today in Bentonville:

• Online Storytime At Bentonville Public Library (Virtual) (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Rink at Lawrence Plaza temporarily closed on Saturday. A full calendar of ice skating sessions is available on the City of Bentonville Government website. (Facebook)
• View one of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art's exhibits, "Cross-Pollination: Heade, Cole, Church, and Our Contemporary Moment," through Mar. 21. The exhibit explores pollination in nature and ecology, cultural and artistic influence and exchange, and the interconnection between art and science extending from the 19th century to now. (Facebook)
• Vote for your favorite dressed-up pet in Bentonville! The winner with the most "likes" will be featured in the city's summer edition of the Focus newsletter. (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.