🌱 Lawsuit Against Teacher Dismissed + All-State WR Commits To UArk

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with your new copy of the Bentonville Patch newsletter. Follow along to find out everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Sunny and warmer. High: 89 Low: 65.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine. High: 87 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories today in Bentonville:

1. A lawsuit brought against a Bentonville West High School geometry teacher was dismissed by a judge Thursday. Charles and Kisha Gilchrist initially filed the lawsuit in May, accusing John Jeffrey of threatening their daughter, a student. The couple filed a motion last week requesting the suit be dismissed. (Arkansas Online)
2. An all-state wide receiver from Bentonville has committed to play football at the University of Arkansas for the 2024 season. Junior CJ Brown received offers from a total of eight Power 5 schools before making the decision to join the Razorbacks. Brown had a total of 75 receptions for 1,284 yards and 16 touchdowns last season. (KAIT 8)
3. The Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation will offer a Bharatanatyam Dance performance at the Bentonville Public Library on Friday, Jun. 23. The event begins at 2:00 p.m. and is free to members of the public. Tickets can be picked up at the Children's Desk as early as 9:00 a.m. on Friday. (Arkansas Online)

Today and tomorrow in Bentonville:

Monday, June 19

• Tummy Time Class For Baby And Parents At Square One OT Lactation Support And Feeding Therapy (9:00 AM)

Tuesday, June 20

• Housing In Bentonville: A Discussion With Community Development NWA At Bentonville Public Library (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Creekside Park in Bentonville celebrated its grand opening over the weekend. Make a stop by the park to check out the splash pad, pickleball courts, and more. (The City of Bentonville, Arkansas Government via Facebook)
• Bentonville Schools Superintendent Dr. Debbie Jones has been named by the Women's Foundation of Arkansas and Little Rock Soirée as one of the Top 100 Women of Impact in Arkansas. Congratulations, Dr. Jones! (Bentonville Schools via Facebook)
• Bentonville's Berry Fest takes place on Jun. 24 at The Berry Farm. Stop by between 2:00-7:00 p.m. for live music, berry picking, and more. Click here for tickets. (Visit Bentonville via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you back in your inbox soon 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.