🌱 Wreaths Across America + Bentonville Traffic Signal Retiming

Hey, people of Bentonville! Sean Peek here with today's edition of the Bentonville Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 52 Low: 27.

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Here are the top stories today in Bentonville:

1. Across Northwest Arkansas, hundreds of wreaths were placed on veterans' graves as part of the nationwide Wreaths Across America Day this weekend. Local volunteers gathered on Saturday to pay homage to those who have served our country. Jennifer Scott, a Bentonville Boy Scouts den leader, told KNWA that wreath-laying allows the community to express their appreciation for veterans. "It's just a great way to honor those that have served our community and country," she said. (KNWA)
2. Updated signal timing and coordination at 33 city traffic signals could make daily commutes easier for drivers in Bentonville. Traffic Engineering Consultants Inc. has been working with the City to collect traffic data, and engineers will be providing the city with new signalization plans. City officials expect to receive and implement the plans by mid-January, which will include retiming certain traffic signals along sections of Walton Boulevard, 14th Street, Arkansas 12, and Central Avenue. (Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
3. Bentonville residents can expect plenty of sunshine in the week ahead, with temperatures reaching highs in the 50s and 60s leading up to Christmas Eve. There will also be slight wind gusts of 8 to 13 mph throughout the week. (Bentonville Patch)

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Today in Bentonville:

• Shine On Pop Up Shop At 203 NE A Street, Across From The 21C Museum Hotel (All Day)

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From my notebook:

• Tomorrow (Dec. 21) at 8 a.m., Mayor Stephanie Orman will be holding an online discussion with Director of Administration Debbie Griffin and Planning Manager Tyler Overstreet about the future of development in Bentonville. Register here. (Facebook)
• The Bentonville Christmas Parade Show will air on KNWA (NBC affiliate) on Dec. 25 at 8:30 a.m. and will feature highlights from the parade, community interviews, and more! (Facebook)
• Bentonville Parks and Recreation has adjusted the facility hours and fitness schedules at the Bentonville Community Center and Downtown Activity Center throughout the week of Dec. 20 through 26. Visit the website for additional information. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another 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.