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Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 11

Washington County moves a yearlong data center pause to the full Quorum Court

Plus, ARDOT's Highway 102 hearing, e-vehicle rules and a felt Walmart at The Momentary.

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A Washington County committee sends a yearlong data center moratorium to the full Quorum Court

1 yearproposed pause on data center applications in unincorporated Washington County

The ordinance would stop the county from accepting data center development applications in unincorporated areas for that time.

Sources: KTLO, 5NEWS

If you follow county land-use news, here's the latest. The Washington County 's County Services Committee advanced a proposal Monday night for a yearlong moratorium on data centers. Under the ordinance, the county would accept no data center development applications in unincorporated areas for one year.

Justice of the Peace Evelyn Rios Stafford, who represents District 12 and supports the moratorium, said the pause would give the Quorum Court time to review the county's planning and zoning regulations. She said residents have raised concerns about electricity and water use, utility costs and noise. She also said there are currently no plans for data centers in Washington County.

The full Quorum Court meets Nov. 19 after the committee advanced the proposal Monday

Washington County data center moratorium, November 2026

November 2026

  • Committee advanced the proposal
  • Full Quorum Court meets

Formal discussion and a possible vote come next.

Source: KTLO

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Committee advanced the proposalNov. 9
Full Quorum Court meetsNov. 19
  • Next full Quorum Court meeting: Thursday, Nov. 19
  • Next step: formal discussion and a possible vote
  • Committee also discussed amendments to the original draft

News Notes

Highway 102

ARDOT will hold a public hearing Dec. 3 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Bentonville Community Center on upgrades to (Highway 102) between SE J Street and Interstate 49. Proposals include widening from four to six travel lanes, turn lanes, a raised median, a sidewalk on one side and a shared-use path. KNWA FOX24

ARDOT's plan would add two travel lanes to SE 14th Street

Source: KNWA FOX24

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E-vehicles

If you ride the trails, Bentonville's and city council were set to discuss an ordinance Tuesday that would ban gas-powered and electric vehicles with more than 750 watts of power from city sidewalks and trails. It wouldn't apply to most everyday class one, two or three e-bikes. khbs

Cookie Queens

The Bentonville Film Festival and Bentonville Public Library host the first Stories We Share event tonight, a screening of “Cookie Queens” at Skylight Cinema downtown. The documentary sold out at the festival in June 2026. KUAF Public Radio

2027 art

Crystal Bridges and announced their 2027 exhibitions Tuesday. First up is Alex Prager: Pacific Noise at The Momentary, running Feb. 20, 2027, through July 25, with about 30 photographs, films and sculptures. KNWA FOX24

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Tyson Foods plans to enter a long-term partnership with the Allied Beef Company that would create a “direct partnership” between American ranchers and Tyson. The company also announced it would move to fully reopen the second production shift at its Amarillo, Texas, facility. KNWA FOX24

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Arkansas women's basketball improved to 3-0 with a win over Kansas City on Monday night at Bud Walton Arena. Freshmen Kyiah Prestridge and Whitely Rogers led the Hogs with 18 and 17 points. KNWA FOX24

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Washington County moves a yearlong data center pause to the full Quorum Court

Plus, ARDOT's Highway 102 hearing, e-vehicle rules and a felt Walmart at The Momentary.

The TLDR

  1. Washington County data center moratorium heads to the full Quorum Court
  2. ARDOT hearing on SE 14th Street widening is Dec. 3
  3. Bentonville weighs a ban on 750-watt-plus vehicles on trails
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