🌱 Quorum Court Debates Floating Holidays + Anglin Announces Bid

Hey, Bentonville! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny and very warm. High: 75 Low: 43.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Bentonville today:

1. The Benton County Quorum Court debated several issues regarding the distribution of community funds. According to one source, members recently discussed the idea of giving county employees an extra "floating" paid holiday. The court also discussed the upcoming alcohol sales election for Decatur, which is scheduled for May 24. (KNWA)
2. Republican Susan Anglin has announced her bid for reelection to her position on the Benton County Quorum Court. The 66-year-old incumbent will vie with Republican Shea Crosby and Democrat Jocelyn Lampkin for the District 9 seat. The primary election will be held on May 24, and the general election will be on Nov. 8. (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
3. A Bentonville woman shared the story of her close friend trapped in Kyiv, Ukraine. Holly Hook says she met her friend Tenya during one of her five mission trips to Ukraine, where she taught English at the University of Kyiv. Hook described the minute-by-minute updates she has received as "super heart-wrenching."(4029tv)

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Today in Bentonville:

• Young At Heart Adult Book Club At Bentonville Public Library (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Beginning Mar. 12, and continuing through Mar. 26, Ozark Outdoor Foundation joins forces with Runway Group and other outdoor recreation organizations to offer two weeks of outdoor activities and entertainment for families visiting Northwest Arkansas! (Facebook)
• Registration continues for the spring program of Youth Academy Tennis, Youth Rec Tennis, and Adult Rec Tennis. Make plans to meet the pros from Ozark Tennis Academy and hit the tennis courts at Citizens Park on Mar. 30! (Facebook)

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