🌱 Trail Emergency Response Grant + Latest Restaurant Inspections

Hey, Bentonville! It's Tuesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

A passing morning shower. High: 60 Low: 42.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Bentonville today:

1. The Bentonville City Council has accepted a grant from the Walton Family Foundation to provide manpower to deal with emergencies on city trails. The grant totals $725,943 and will help pay for six Fire Department personnel to assist with emergency response. There is also a volunteer-based city mountain bike patrol trained in first aid to help on the trails. (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
2. The latest report of restaurant inspections in Benton County was released on Monday. Several Bentonville restaurants — including Big Whiskey's American Restaurant and Sunny's — were cited for critical violations. Critical violations are factors leading to foodborne illness that must be corrected immediately. (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
3. Several new pets are available for adoption in the Bentonville area. Pets looking for their forever home include Aspen, a loveable ragdoll cat at Mew Cat Rescue, and Kya, a playful black lab at Best Friends Animal Society. A full list of adoptable animals can be found at the Bentonville Patch. (Bentonville Patch)

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Today in Bentonville:

• 2022 Business Women's Conference Assemble (Q1) At DoubleTree Suites (7:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Country music star Margo Price will perform at the Freshgrass Festival in Bentonville from May 20-21. Get your tickets today! (Facebook)
• Join the Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce this morning to celebrate the work of the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas. Networking begins at 7:30 a.m., followed by a panel presentation on leadership. (Facebook)

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— 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.