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Families take a giant leap for fun, exploration at Moon Day Families experienced some of the innovation that went into the Apollo 11 moon landing at the Scott Family Amazeum on Saturday without all the hassles of space travel. by Mary Jordan 6 hrs. ago

After 50 years, fun finally wearing off People have been slowly loosening their grip. by Bill Bowden 3 hrs. ago

Courts discussion will hone in on two proposals Benton County justices of the peace plan to take a closer look Thursday at two proposals for a new courts facility downtown. by Mike Jones 6 hrs. ago

After shelter closes, strays left to roam In the state's second-largest city, more stray dogs and cats these days have the run of the place. by Lisa Hammersly 4 hrs. ago

Homeless students topic of forum Designated school employees can approve medical treatments for students who are homeless and unaccompanied, educators learned during a presentation at a conference that ended Friday. by Ginny Monk 4 hrs. ago

Records Arrests by Staff Report 6 hrs. ago

Divorces The following divorces granted were recorded in the circuit clerks' offices from July 11-17. by -- Special to NWA Democrat-Gazette 6 hrs. ago

After 50 years, fun finally wearing off People have been slowly loosening their grip. by Bill Bowden 6 hrs. ago

Man's sentence 40 years for rape of girl, 4 A 30-year-old Little Rock man, who said his dog was responsible for the molestation injuries of a 4-year-old girl he was baby-sitting, was sentenced Wednesday to 40 years in prison by a Pulaski County jury that heard expert testimony such an attack was "medically implausible." by John Lynch 6 hrs. ago

Boy, 14, in custody after shooting injures man in Jonesboro A 14-year-old boy is in custody Saturday following a shooting that injured one in Jonesboro, authorities said. by Josh Snyder 16 hrs. ago

Part of MLK Boulevard to close for road work A part of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Fayetteville will be closed during work hours next week. by Staff Report 18 hrs. ago

Nation celebrates 50th anniversary of 1st lunar footsteps CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A moonstruck nation celebrated the 50th anniversary of humanity's first footsteps on another world Saturday, gathering in record heat at races and other festivities to commemorate Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's "giant leap." by MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer 20 hrs. ago

Nonprofit for veterans to host Lake Fayetteville float The Northwest Arkansas chapter of a nonprofit organization for veterans will hold a floating event at Lake Fayetteville in August. by Staff Report 20 hrs. ago

21c Bentonville to host First Friday tiki bar, gallery party 21c will host a pop-up tiki bar and party during First Friday August 2 in downtown Bentonville. by Staff Report 20 hrs. ago

City issues boil order for downtown Cave Springs Cave Springs has issued a boil order for the downtown area of the city. by Staff Report 21 hrs. ago

War-weakened South Sudan tries to prepare for Ebola JUBA, South Sudan -- With the deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo now an international emergency , neighboring South Sudan and its war-weakened health system is a major concern, especially after one case was confirmed near its border. Health experts say there is an urgent need to increase prevention efforts. by SAM MEDNICK Associated Press 21 hrs. ago

Standoff on Hawaii mountain is about more than a telescope HONOLULU -- Walter Ritte has been fighting for decades to protect Native Hawaiian rights, inspiring a new generation of activists trying to stop construction of a giant telescope they see as representative of a bigger struggle. by JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press 21 hrs. ago

Trump offers to guarantee A$AP Rocky's bail in Sweden BERLIN — U.S. President Donald Trump said he spoke with Sweden's prime minister Saturday about jailed rapper A$AP Rocky and "offered to personally vouch for his bail." by The Associated Press 22 hrs. ago

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Karen Kay Klinkovsky Hutchins As the Arkansas River rose to historic levels last month and the Arkansas Bar Association was evacuated from its office on Cottondale Lane in Riverdale, Karen Hutchins stayed the course. by Kimberly Dishongh

Top Ladies of Distinction aids by mentoring teens, older folks Andress Gray's life changed at 13 when she joined Top Teens of America, a program started by Top Ladies of Distinction Inc. by Rachel O'Neal Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

ATA anniversary To celebrate its 50th anniversary, ATA, also known as the American Taekwondo Association, packed a punch -- and more than a few kicks -- in its recent weeklong World Expo, aka "Worlds." Held each summer, the songahm-taekwondo event drew thousands of competing taekwondo students, their instructors and their families from all over the world to Little Rock's Statehouse Convention Center. by Helaine Williams

On again, off again, on again ... until they married Tracie Hughes first saw Will Phillips as just a cute guy with a car. He quickly acquired the titles of best friend, boyfriend, ex-boyfriend and even boyfriend again -- and again. It took him 20 years, though, to rise to the rank of husband. by Kimberly Dishongh

Forgotten seersucker suits perfect hot-weather attire Q Unbelievable! Sunday's article completely ignored the Southern gentlemen.

Totally '80s The Downtown Little Rock Partnership picked the perfect place to hold a totally gnarly '80s party -- a mall. by Rachel O'Neal

Winston at Wildwood benefits state food bank A reception before "An Evening With George Winston" at Wildwood Park for the Performing Arts on July 12 benefited Arkansas Food Bank. by Cary Jenkins

Woman loans dress made of parachute to WWII museum It was a beautiful summer day, and a crowd had gathered in front of Aida Bonsonto's home in the Little Italy neighborhood of Chicago. by DONNA VICKROY Chicago Tribune (TNS)

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