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Road plan passage appears likely, lawmaker says The governor's highway plan appears poised to pass, a former minority leader of the state House said Friday, in part because the Legislature exhausted every other option over the course of years. by Doug Thompson 9 hrs. ago

Teorea found fit to proceed in Springdale murder trial A man charged in connection with accomplice to capital murder in the killing of a Springdale man last year is mentally fit to be tried, according to doctors at the Arkansas State Hospital. by Ron Wood 9 hrs. ago

Project to add parking spaces to Fayetteville National Cemetery The first phase of a construction project at the National Cemetery should wrap by the end of the month with no interruptions in funeral service, its director says. by Staff Report 9 hrs. ago

Trump sees 'very good chance' for China deal U.S. and Chinese negotiators agreed Friday to extend high-level trade talks through the weekend, and President Donald Trump said he hoped to meet next month at his Florida resort with President Xi Jinping to try to finalize an agreement. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports 6 hrs. ago

Revoke work rule for state Medicaid, 2 lawmakers urge Citing the more than 18,000 Arkansans who have lost coverage as a result of the work requirement for the state's Medicaid program, two congressional Democrats have called on Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar to rescind his approval of such requirements in Arkansas and other states. by Andy Davis 6 hrs. ago

R. Kelly due in Chicago court to face sex abuse charges CHICAGO -- R. Kelly, the R&B star who has been trailed for decades by allegations that he violated underage girls and women and held some as virtual slaves, is due in court Saturday after being charged with aggravated sexual abuse involving four victims, including at least three between the ages of 13 and 17. by SARA BURNETT and MICHAEL TARM, Associated Pres 42 mins. ago

Patriots owner Kraft denies charges of soliciting prostitute JUPITER, Fla. -- Robert Kraft, the billionaire owner of the New England Patriots, faces charges of soliciting a prostitute after he was twice videotaped in a sex act at a shopping-center massage parlor in Florida, police said Friday. by TERRY SPENCER and JOSHUA REPLOGLE, Associated Press 43 mins. ago

Smile: Some airliners have cameras on seat-back screens Now there is one more place where cameras could start watching you -- from 30,000 feet. by DAVID KOENIG, AP Airlines Writer 46 mins. ago

VIDEO: Take a tour of 'True Detective' filming locations in Northwest Arkansas Eager to see the finale of Season 3 of the HBO series True Detective? So are we. 3 hrs. ago

Building permits Building permits issued in January for Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale on projects valued at $100,000 or more; a searchable list of all permits is at http://media.nwaonline.com/multimedia/buildingpermits. Multifamily includes apartments and duplexes. 9 hrs. ago

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Siloam Springs woman placed on probation for theft A Siloam Springs woman admitted earlier this week to stealing thousands of dollars from a group she once led. by TRACY M. NEAL NWA Democrat-Gazette 9 hrs. ago

Rogers teacher pleads not guilty in battery case A Rogers High School teacher pleaded not guilty Tuesday to battery of a student, according to the Rogers District Court clerk. by Staff Report 9 hrs. ago

Legislative briefs Funds for vets home 9 hrs. ago

Funds for vets home clear budget panel A legislative panel on Thursday endorsed Gov. Asa Hutchinson's request to transfer $750,000 in rainy-day funds to the state Department of Veterans Affairs for repairs and maintenance for the veterans home in Fayetteville. 9 hrs. ago

PHOTO GALLERY: Cooking with Apple Seeds Friday's gallery includes photos of an open play meet up for homeschool kids and parents, a time of learning with Apple Seeds employees at Washington Elementary School and photos of other activities going on around Northwest Arkansas. 19 hrs. ago

Smollett story shows thin line between news and social media CHICAGO -- The story Jussie Smollett told police had it all: racism, homophobia, politics, celebrity -- all tied up with a hangman's noose. There was no question the news coverage was going to be massive. by SHARON COHEN and ALLEN G. BREED, AP National Writers 19 hrs. ago

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Day of reckoning The Rev. Ben Crismon, pastor of First United Methodist Church in Benton, has been reminding his 1,800-member flock in recent months about the history of the building where they attend worship services and the faith it represents. by Francisca Jones

Governor, mayor confer with conservative pastor Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. will take part in a conversation on faith and race with a minister from California on Friday at the Robinson Center Performance Hall in Little Rock. by Francisca Jones

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Phil Keaggy's spiritual music defies categorizing While recording his Beyond Nature album, Phil Keaggy spent many hours doing three things -- playing acoustic guitar, taking long walks in the woods and reading books by C.S. "Jack" Lewis. by Terry Mattingly

Painter re-creates religious art for East Texas diocese While viewing Robert Puschautz's Madonna of the Roses, Tyler residents may feel they have a clear symbol of their city's connection to God's plan. by AUGUSTA ROBINSON TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH

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Legacy of a King Sit down with Alveda King and ask her who she is, and she doesn't hesitate. Of course, she's had 68 years to perfect her answer. by Becca Martin-Brown

Exotic trip into spirit While recording his Beyond Nature album, Phil Keaggy spent many hours doing three things -- playing acoustic guitar, taking long walks in the woods and reading books by C.S. "Jack" Lewis. by TERRY MATTINGLY On Religion

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