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Bridge construction on schedule Work on a new Spanker Creek bridge remains on schedule for a May opening, a Benton County official said. by Mike Jones 23 hrs. ago

Springdale police ID hit and run suspect SPRINGDALE -- Police have identified Race Fuller, 28, of rural Benton County, as a suspect in a hit and run incident earlier this month. by Staff Report 7 hrs. ago

Former Razorback Darren McFadden arrested on DWI charge Former University of Arkansas and Dallas Cowboys running back Darren Graylon McFadden was arrested in Texas Monday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest, according to jail records. by Youssef Rddad 9 hrs. ago

New faces likely for NWA Naturals in 2019 SPRINGDALE — There could be quite a few familiar faces for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals’ 12th season in Arvest Ballpark, but there’s going to be a few new ones, too, starting with manager Darryl Kennedy. by Paul Boyd 9 hrs. ago

Arkansas hospital owner delinquent on taxes, officials say; De Queen facility’s operator owes in seven states More than $117,000 in back real estate and property taxes are owed on De Queen Medical Center, part of almost $2 million in similar taxes owed by company-operated hospitals across seven states. by Kat Stromquist 19 hrs. ago

Pine Bluff woman tries to hit man with vehicle after apparent argument, police say A 47-year-old Arkansas woman allegedly tried running over a man with a vehicle and damaged a gate as she drove away, police in Pine Bluff said. by Youssef Rddad 11 hrs. ago

1 dead in Bella Vista house fire One person died in a house fire Sunday morning on Crosston Lane in Bella Vista. by Staff Report

U.S. Marshals Museum in Arkansas running short of cash, but still chugging A $15.5 million shortage of funds to complete the U.S. Marshals Museum isn't stopping the staff from carrying out the museum's mission and preparing for its scheduled Sept. 24 opening. by Dave Hughes 19 hrs. ago

New building solves Bentonville School District's storage problem The School District recently achieved its decade-long goal of opening a new warehouse, although the cost to do so exceeded expectations by $250,000. by Dave Perozek 23 hrs. ago

MLK holiday offers stage for Democratic hopefuls COLUMBIA, S.C. -- As Americans commemorated Martin Luther King Jr., Democratic presidential hopefuls fanned out across the country to honor the civil rights leader and make themselves heard on the national stage. by ELANA SCHOR and MEG KINNARD, Associated Press 8 hrs. ago

Venezuela quells soldiers' revolt, top court blasts congress CARACAS, Venezuela -- Venezuela plunged deeper into turmoil on Monday as security forces put down a pre-dawn uprising by national guardsmen that triggered violent street protests and the Supreme Court outlawed the opposition-controlled congress' defiant new leadership. by FABIOLA SANCHEZ, Associated Press 9 hrs. ago

Illinois man accused of letting child drive to school in stolen car ROUND LAKE PARK, Ill. -- An arrest warrant has been issued for a northern Illinois man who police say allowed an 11-year-old relative to drive herself to school in a stolen rental car while he rode along. by The Associated Press 10 hrs. ago

Reinvented legacy: Nazi's paintings fund foundation for Jews BERLIN -- When Hilde Schramm inherited several paintings collected by her father, Hitler's chief architect and Armaments Minister Albert Speer, she was only sure of one thing: she didn't want them. by DAVID RISING, Associated Press 10 hrs. ago

Kamala Harris opens presidential bid WASHINGTON -- Kamala Harris, a first-term senator and former California attorney general known for her rigorous questioning of President Donald Trump's nominees, entered the Democratic presidential race on Monday. Vowing to "bring our voices together," Harris would be the first woman to hold the presidency and the second African-American if she succeeds. by JUANA SUMMERS, Associated Press 11 hrs. ago

TSA screener sick-outs hit 10 percent over holiday weekend The percentage of TSA airport screeners missing work has hit 10 percent as the partial government shutdown stretches into its fifth week. by DAVID KOENIG, AP Airlines Writer 11 hrs. ago

All 5 Arkansas medical marijuana plans under construction LITTLE ROCK -- All five of Arkansas medical marijuana cultivation facilities are now under construction. by The Associated Press 11 hrs. ago

For the poor, the safety net in a shutdown doesn't feel safe WASHINGTON -- Doris Cochran, a disabled mother of two young boys, is stockpiling canned foods these days, filling her shelves with noodle soup, green beans, peaches and pears -- anything that can last for months or even years. Her pantry looks as though she's preparing for a winter storm. But she's just trying to make sure her family won't go hungry if her food stamps run out. by JULIET LINDERMAN, Associated Press 11 hrs. ago

Fayetteville MLK parade Live updates from the Martin Luther King Jr. parade Monday in Fayetteville. by Stacy Ryburn 12 hrs. ago

Holy handcuffs! Arrest made in Florida $1.4 million comics heist BOCA RATON, Fla. -- A few comic books from a stolen Batman collection worth $1.4 million have been recovered after an arrest in Arizona. by The Associated Press 13 hrs. ago

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CONCERT REVIEW: Metallica in North Little Rock a rousing success I’m hoarse, my neck is sore from banging my head and my ears will probably be ringing three days from now. So, yeah, the Metallica show Sunday at Verizon Arena in North Little Rock was a rousing success.

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