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- Pea Ridge church volunteer faces serious charges after alleged assault on minor
- Pea Ridge professional steps into new design role at Colliers Arkansas
- See which Benton County eateries, including one in Pea Ridge, were cited
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📰 News we're reading
1. Pea Ridge church volunteer accused of sexually assaulting minor (kark.com) — Pea Ridge residents should know that a local church volunteer has been charged with sexually assaulting a minor after allegedly giving her alcohol at his home, and he is now out on bond. Police say the church fully cooperated with the investigation, and the case is moving toward a court hearing in late October. 
2. Connections: Harps Food Stores, Freeman Health announce promotions (talkbusiness.net) — A Pea Ridge resident, Natalie Huntington, has joined Colliers Arkansas as a marketing design associate, reflecting growing professional opportunities tied to the region's real estate sector. The roundup also notes several promotions at Harps Food Stores, Freeman Health, and other Northwest Arkansas employers that may interest locals watching area job trends.
3. Benton County restaurant inspections: Dried syrup residue hanging down from frozen coffee spouts; excessive waste and unused equipment near back door (nwaonline.com) — Benton County health inspectors recently cited several restaurants and child care kitchens, including It'll Do Brew in Pea Ridge for labeling and food safety manager issues. The report details priority and core violations across Siloam Springs, Rogers, Bentonville, Centerton, and other nearby communities, along with a list of establishments that passed with no violations.
4. Camden latest Arkansas city to cancel Flock contract (4029tv.com) — Pea Ridge is among several Arkansas cities that have recently stopped using Flock Safety's license-plate-reading cameras, as Camden now moves to cancel its contract too. The change comes amid statewide concerns about transparency, accountability, and how law enforcement agencies use this surveillance technology.
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- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Bella Vista. Apply here.
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