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🌱 Earth Day Weekend + Public Feedback On Bentonville Road Projects

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Get on up, Bentonville! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Windy with some sun. High: 77 Low: 61.

Here are the top three stories in Bentonville today:

  1. The Museum of Native American History is educating the Bentonville community on indigenous people and their sustainable practices during Earth Day weekend. Last night's event was hosted by Chef Nico Albert. Today's 4:30 p.m. event will host the author of "Earth Medicines," Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz. There will be a book signing, a food tasting, and Nopales Medicine Water Shots. Spots for this event are still open. (KNWA)
  2. The City of Bentonville is asking the public to provide feedback regarding its recent road improvement projects. The plans in question are reportedly 60 percent complete but the city wants input before deciding on the finished plan. Click the link to learn more about the projects. (KNWA)
  3. A man has been sentenced in the case of a Bentonville kidnapping. Austin Garrett, 19, has been found guilty of kidnapping, residential burglary, domestic battering, criminal mischief, and terroristic threatening in an incident that involved his then-girlfriend. The jury recommended that Garrett spend 11 years in prison and the judge agreed. (Arkansas Online)

Today in Bentonville:

  • Chair Yoga At ApexNetwork Physical Therapy (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

  • The City of Bentonville shares its appreciation for the Bentonville Bark Park. Yappy Hour is May 19. (Facebook)
  • Bentonville Library Friends & Foundation prepares for Keith O'Brien's arrival on Apr. 30. He will be introducing his new book Paradise Falls. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. 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.

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