🌱 Tigers Win 89-60 + Market Center Of The Ozarks + 2 New Houses

Hello again, Bentonville! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Bentonville Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Bentonville Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Bentonville long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny and very warm. High: 74 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories in Bentonville today:

1. Bentonville High School's basketball team scored big in the Class 6A tournament. After a close game in the first half, the Bentonville Tigers shot 11 of 21 three-pointers to take the lead, winning 89-60 against Conway. Bentonville is scheduled to play Bryant at 8:30 p.m. tonight. (Scorebook Live)
2. A new food hub, scheduled to open in early 2024, will soon provide resources to farmers, residents, and food entrepreneurs across Northwest Arkansas. The 45,000 square foot facility, called Market Center of the Ozarks, will be housed in downtown Springdale; construction is expected to begin in June of this year. The development is part of the Northwest Arkansas Food Systems, based in Bentonville. (5 News Live)
3. Looking for a new home in the Bentonville area? Check out the two latest houses to hit the market, both of which have open houses scheduled for this weekend. Properties include a 4 bed/2.5 bath for $349,900 and a 4 bed/2.5 bath for $421,040. (Bentonville Patch)

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Today in Bentonville:

• Circa Sacre - Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• As an expression of support for and unity with the people of Ukraine, Benton County lit the Benton County Courthouse in the colors of the Ukrainian flag. The Courthouse will remain lit in blue and yellow through Mar. 8. (Facebook)
• Congratulations to Carson Rankin for receiving Bentonville Schools' February Extra Mile Award recipient! Rankin is an art teacher at Bentonville High School and has also driven a bus for the last 18 years. Learn more about how he stepped up to support a student in a medical crisis, while also securing the safety of his passengers. (Facebook)
• Yappy Hour is back on the 2022 calendar! Bring your pooch for another season of tail-wagging adventures at the Bentonville Bark Park. Click the link for the full schedule. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.