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Hello Bentonville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Bentonville restaurants passed — and which stumbled — in health checks?
  • Why are two in five new Arkansans choosing Bentonville?
  • Which Arkansas women leaders are quietly shaping Bentonville’s future?

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 54 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 58, low: 51.
  • Thursday: Windy; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 57 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Benton County restaurant inspections: Unpackaged cheese stored next to raw meat; employee handled ready-to-eat tacos with bare hands (nwaonline.com) — Recent Benton County health inspections turned up a mix of minor and more serious food-safety issues at several Bentonville restaurants, hotels, and institutions, from missing paper towels to temperature problems and expired permits. The report also lists a number of Bentonville kitchens that passed with no violations, giving residents a clearer picture of where local food safety stands right now.
   

2. Where people moved to (and from) in 2025 (axios.com) — New interstate moving data shows that about 40% of people relocating to Arkansas are choosing Bentonville, drawn in part by Walmart’s headquarters and the region’s opportunities. For local residents, that means continued population growth, more newcomers in neighborhoods and schools, and ongoing pressure on housing and infrastructure as affluent, college-educated movers reshape the community’s demographics.
   

3. The Top 50 Women Leaders of Arkansas for 2025 (thewomenweadmire.com) — Several of this year’s Top 50 Women Leaders of Arkansas have deep ties to Bentonville, including Walmart executives and Thaden School’s chief financial officer, who once led merchandise operations at Walmart’s Bentonville home office. The statewide list highlights women shaping healthcare, finance, education, and corporate strategy, many of whom work with or for Bentonville-based institutions that influence jobs, philanthropy, and community life across Northwest Arkansas.
   

4. Benton County marriage licenses issued Dec. 4-10 (nwaonline.com) — Several Bentonville couples are among those who recently applied for marriage licenses recorded Dec. 4-10 at the Benton County Clerk’s Office. The list includes pairs from Bentonville, Rogers, Siloam Springs, and beyond, offering a snapshot of new unions across the county. Bentonville residents can scan the roll to spot familiar names and neighbors.
   

5. Bella Vista City Council to explore funding solutions for Benton County advocacy center amid shortfall (5newsonline.com) — Bentonville families are among the primary users of the Benton County Children and Family Advocacy Center, which is now facing a major funding shortfall after state and federal cuts. Bella Vista’s City Council is considering ways to financially support the Little Flock-based center, and leaders hope that move will spur other cities like Bentonville and Rogers to join in sustaining its child abuse response and counseling services.
   

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