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🌱 Patch AM: How did your favorite Bentonville restaurant score on its health inspection?
And on the Bentonville Patch calendar - Fall Picture Day
Hello Bentonville! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did your favorite Bentonville restaurant score on its health inspection?
- See what's blooming now along Crystal Bridges' North Forest Trail
- How strict are Bentonville schools' new rules for using AI?
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 90, low: 63.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Benton County restaurant inspections: Multiple live, dead insects in the kitchen area; dead cockroach found on wrapper of food container in cooler (nwaonline.com) — Bentonville diners can see how local spots like Smokin' Joe's, Waffle House, Sushi House, Casa Doner, Gold Town Sushi, Las Fajitas, Red Kite Coffee, and Yummy House fared in recent health inspections. The report details temperature problems, sanitation lapses, insect issues, and expired permits across Benton County, while also listing a few establishments with no violations. 
2. Minty Blossoms: Wildflowers add a splash of color (arkansasonline.com) — Leaf mountain mint is brightening the North Forest Trail at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville this month, giving walkers a fragrant splash of color. Informational signs note the plant's leaves can be brewed as tea or even used as a natural mosquito repellent, and readers can browse more photos in an online gallery.
3. Don Tyson School of Innovation sophomores contribute to student-written AI legislation (nwaonline.com) — Bentonville schools now use a five-point rating scale to decide when AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini are allowed, with Claude reserved for staff. The story follows Springdale students who helped draft model AI legislation and compares how nearby districts, including Rogers and Fayetteville, are setting rules for classroom use of the technology.
4. Benton County circuit judge grants ex-state Rep. Austin McCollum's wife two-year order of protection (arkansasonline.com) — A Benton County Circuit judge in Bentonville has granted a two-year order of protection and temporary custody of two children to the wife of former state Rep. Austin McCollum. The ruling follows McCollum's earlier arrest on multiple felony charges and comes as he remains on the ballot, unopposed, for Benton County judge.
5. Mountain Home voted third in Class 6A according to media poll (ktlo.com) — Bentonville and Bentonville West both open the season highly ranked in Arkansas Sports Media's preseason high school football poll, with Bentonville near the top in both overall and Class 7A lists. The statewide rankings also spotlight several other Northwest Arkansas programs your teams will likely face this fall.
📸 Around Bentonville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bentonville
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- Fall Picture Day
Bright Field Middle Bentonville, AR 72712
7:25 am - Atlas Screener - 3rd ELA
Thomas Jefferson Elementary Bentonville, AR 72712
8:00 am - LJHS Volleyball @ Oakdale
Lincoln Junior High Oakdale Middle School, 511 N Dixieland Rd, Rogers, AR 72756, U
4:30 pm - Volleyball vs Darby
Fulbright Junior High Schools, 5303 SW Bright Rd, Bentonville
5:00 pm - Volleyball @ Springdale Lakeside
Washington Junior High Bentonville, AR 72712
5:00 pm - LJHS Football vs Lakeside
Lincoln Junior High Bentonville West High School, 1351 Gamble Rd, Centerton, AR 727
5:30 pm - A Day Schedule
Bentonville West High Bentonville, AR 72712
7:00 am - Atlas Screener - 3rd ELA
Thomas Jefferson Elementary Bentonville, AR 72712
8:00 am
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
📣 Bentonville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- BFMS Spirit Night at Andy's
Bright Field Middle 900 SW Regional Airport Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72713, USA
6:00 pm - Fall Picture Day
Bright Field Middle Bentonville, AR 72712
7:25 am - Atlas Screener - 3rd ELA
Thomas Jefferson Elementary Bentonville, AR 72712
8:00 am - LJHS Volleyball @ Oakdale
Lincoln Junior High Oakdale Middle School, 511 N Dixieland Rd, Rogers, AR 72756, U
4:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- It appears local churches that I have inquired on no longer have Sunday or Wednesday evening services….
Is that a thing now? Is there services somewhere to take the place of those? (Nextdoor Riverwalk Farms Estates)
- Kimco Facility Services, LLC posted a job opening for Janitorial Crew Member in Bentonville. Apply here.
- Alberici Group, LLC posted a job opening for Lean Services Associate (Project-Based/Travel Required) in Bentonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bentonville here.
Ok Bentonville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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