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And on the Bentonville Patch calendar - Holiday Porch Light Sessions at The Compton

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Hello again Bentonville! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Bentonville restaurants were flagged in the latest health inspections?
  • How Bentonville’s big 2025 moves could reshape daily life next year
  • What big changes could be coming to this downtown Bentonville florist site?

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Porch Light Sessions at The Compton.

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Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: Warm with some sun, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Thursday: Warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 74, low: 60.
  • Friday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Benton County Inspections: Multiple dead insects inside ice well; syrup-like substance observed in the bottom of a refrigerator (nwaonline.com) — Recent Benton County health inspections found a range of issues at many Bentonville restaurants, cafes, hotels, and shops, from missing sanitizer and thermometers to insects, dirty equipment, and expired permits. Several popular spots on Walton, 14th Street, and other busy corridors were cited, while a few local eateries earned clean reports. These findings can help you decide where to eat or stay around town.
   

2. Northwest Arkansas' 2025 in headlines (axios.com) — Bentonville saw a landmark year, from Walmart’s massive new headquarters campus opening to the launch of the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine near Crystal Bridges. Local readers also felt statewide shifts, including prison debates, SNAP changes, and Razorback coaching turmoil that shaped Arkansas’ broader political and economic climate in 2025.
   

3. Developer buys site of Bentonville florist (nwaonline.com) — A longtime Bentonville florist and greenhouse site near the downtown square has been sold to a local developer eyeing a major mixed-use or residential project. Matkins Flowers will stay open through 2026, but the nearly acre-sized property’s future could bring townhomes or other housing just steps from The Ledger and The Motto hotel.
   

4. Bentonville woman accused of animal cruelty charges after dead dog found in apartment pleads not guilty (nwahomepage.com) — A Bentonville woman has pleaded not guilty to multiple aggravated animal cruelty charges after authorities reported finding a dead dog and several cats in a neglected apartment on Wheatgrass Boulevard. Court records show she’s free on bond, barred from having animals, with her next hearing set for February.
   

5. Bentonville man accused of impregnating child, disposing of newborn's body pleads not guilty (nwahomepage.com) — A Bentonville resident has pleaded not guilty to multiple serious felony charges after two minors reported years of abuse, prompting investigations by Bentonville police and Benton County authorities. Court records show he remains jailed on a high bond, with a February hearing set and a no-contact order in place. The case involves disturbing allegations, and reader discretion is advised.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hey all - I'm in need of a general contractor that can help me buildout an indoor retail space and am looking for referrals.
    I'd greatly appreciate pointing me to any commercial GCs that you've had a good experience with in the past! Thank you!! (Nextdoor Eagle Creek)
  • Howdy neighbors my name is Dayton moran.!
    Im on here for the intentions to help my local neighbors in our community with any jobs that need tackled. In the business of home repairs. Heavy… (Nextdoor S Walton Blvd)
  • ChanceLight Behavioral Health & Education posted a job opening for Education Program Director ? $5,000 Sign On Bonus! in Bentonville. Apply here.
  • KBP Brands posted a job opening for KFC Shift Manager in Bentonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bentonville here.

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