$1.5 Million in Renovations Approved for Bentonville Jr. High
February 19, 2021 | Subscribe | |
RestaurantsHidden Gem Eateries in NWA You Need to Try Now |

NWA Daily (Taquería Don Güero, Springdale)
How many times have you driven by that local food truck or dive bar and promised yourself that you'd try it someday? NWA is full of under-the-radar, "best burger I've ever had" opportunities and Leisurlist created a list of the tastiest hotspots in the area that you probably have no idea existed (or at least we didn't). Here are a few of our favorites:
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RecreationMore Arkansans Hitting the Trails Due to COVID-19 |

NWA Daily (Lake Atalanta, Rogers)
According to Arkansas Outside, online reviewer RunRepeat and All Trails partnered in a study to explore the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on outdoor activity. The data found that the number of hikes logged in 2020 was up 171.36 percent compared to 2019.
If you're like us, you might be in need of better weather to get excited about a hike. Here are the hikes we are looking forward to when it begins to warm up this Spring (or next week!):
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Local GovernmentFayetteville's Turning Green |

NWA Daily
Fayetteville City Council has adopted new regulations for electric vehicle charging stations to be made publicly available on private property. Regulations require car chargers to be a level 2 charger, have a minimum 30 amps on a 240-volt circuit, and be connected to a network that allows users to find them on a cellphone. -KUAF
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SportsArkansas Athletic Achievements |

NWA Daily (Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville)
Following a year of setbacks in 2020, the Arkansas Razorbacks are back in action and better than ever. This week, 13 Arkansas sports teams ranked in the Top 25 in the nation, while others maintained perfect records and are scoring major SEC wins. Here are a few highlights:
It truly is hard to be humble... |
EducationWashington Jr. High Approved for $1.5 Million Remodel |
On Tuesday, the Bentonville School Board approved $1.5 million in renovation projects for Washington Jr. High in a 7-0 vote for phase two of the school's remodel.
Additionally, the Bentonville School District has plans to open a new elementary school for the 2022-2023 school year, located at 5301 S.W. Barron Road.
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