Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Walmart Inc. and its drone delivery partner, DroneUp, have ended their partnership but Walmart will continue drone deliveries with other providers. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Bentonville Planning Commission requires revisions to the Thaden School gym proposal due to design concerns. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A proposition to rezone 44.26 acres near Shadow Valley subdivision is paused due to opposition from nearly 50 residents at a Planning Commission meeting. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Benton County faces distinct challenges due to its fast-paced growth, as presented to Arkansas legislators. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local anglers are experiencing success with black bass and striped bass at Beaver Lake, leveraging techniques like trolling and using specific baits such as jerk baits, crank baits, and live shad. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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