🌱 Schools To Expand Ignite Program + Restaurant Inspections

Hey, people of Bentonville! Sean Peek here with the latest issue of the Bentonville Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 34 Low: 17.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Bentonville:

1. Bentonville School District officials have revealed plans to expand the Ignite Professional Studies program. The administration's plan is to add a full-time instructor for the 2022-23 school year, which would allow a total of 110 students to participate in health sciences. The plan will be presented to the board for approval at its next meeting on Feb. 15. (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
2. The results of the latest restaurant inspections in Benton County were released in a report on Monday. Critical violations were discovered at multiple restaurants including Taqueria Michoacan, Bolder Coffee, and E-Z Mart Food Store. Critical violations are those factors leading to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
3. Bentonville rescue organizations have listed several new pets for adoption. Many adoptable cats and dogs are now available at shelters including Mew Cat Rescue, Best Friends Animal Society, and Fabulous Felines NWA. If you are unable to take care of a pet year-round, many local shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed. (Bentonville Patch)

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Today in Bentonville:

• New Momentary Installation By Rashawn Griffin At The Momentary (All Day)

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From my notebook:

• Applications are now open for farmers, full-time vendors, and part-time vendors for the 2022 Bentonville Farmers Market! Applications will be accepted through Feb. 4. (Facebook)
• Join the Bentonville Public Library today to learn how to create and use a LinkedIn account! Teens and Young Professionals are invited to register for this virtual workshop, hosted by a LinkedIn associate. (Facebook)
• Learn to serve, pass, set, hit, and block during indoor volleyball lessons on Mondays at the Bentonville Community Center. Lessons will be held through April. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for your next 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.