🌱 Search For Runaway Teen + BPD Citizens Police Academy

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

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First, today's weather:

A couple of morning showers. High: 62 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories today in Bentonville:

1. The Benton County Sheriff's Office is looking for a runaway teen who is from Rogers. According to a post on the sheriff's office's Facebook page, deputies are looking for Mikayla Smith, 17, who is believed to be in the Fayetteville area. (KNWA)
2. The Bentonville Police Department is once again opening up applications to its Citizens Police Academy. BPD Citizen Police Academy classes start on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022 and will meet Monday evenings from 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. for seven weeks. Applicants must be at least 18. (KNWA)
3. The Northwest Arkansas (NWA) Food Bank has released its January food pantry schedule. For those in need in Bentonville, NWA will take place on Jan. 13 at Northwest Church located at 301 SW Unity Blvd. at 9 a.m. (5newsonline.com)

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Today in Bentonville:

• Coler Family Bike Ride At Coler Creek Park North Gateway, North Trailhead Parking Lot (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The museum grounds at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are a site themselves. Visit the museum Mondays and Wednesdays 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 11 a.m.-8 p.m., and Saturdays & Sundays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Facebook)
• Have you heard of the Great Neighborhoods Partnership Program? This program brings together various neighborhoods throughout the city and connects the Mayor's core goals of transparency and improved communication with residents to the Community Plan's goal of stronger neighborhoods to establish Bentonville as a "great place to plant roots." (Facebook)
• Chamber members from across Benton County are invited to attend the Benton County Business After Hours located at Cherokee Casino & Hotel West Siloam Springs, Jan. 20th, 5:00 PM. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.