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Fayetteville showcases various community programs A lot of residents don’t know the city houses people, says the city’s community resources director, Yolanda Fields. by Stacy Ryburn 22 hrs. ago

LISTEN: Tom Cotton interview on 'Speaking of Arkansas" Arkansas' U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton is spending part of his April Senate recess traveling around Arkansas. He recently visited the offices of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette in downtown Fayetteville and joined Greg Harton, editorial page editor, and Rusty Turner, editor, for an episode of "Speaking of Arkansas." by Staff Report 10 hrs. ago

Arkansas sues 3 drug distributors over opioid crisis LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas has sued three drug distributors for their alleged role in the opioid crisis, claiming the companies failed to monitor and report suspicious shipments of opioids into the state. by ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press 10 hrs. ago

‘Elephants in the room’ focus of workshops The Greater Bentonville Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Just Communities of Arkansas to help people raise elephants. 22 hrs. ago

Oesterle faces misdemeanor charge FAYETTEVILLE -- A former school administrator facing felony sexual assault charges was booked into the Washington County Detention Center on Wednesday, this time in connection with misdemeanor harassment. by Staff Report 8 hrs. ago

New interchange celebrated A new interchange at Eighth Street and Interstate 49 is essentially done and expected to open to traffic sometime within the next two weeks. by Ron Wood 22 hrs. ago

Legislative session ends with 1 last bill; item allows way to alter Little Rock's form of government Just before adjourning this year's regular legislative session, the Arkansas Senate on Wednesday sent the governor a bill that would allow the Little Rock Board of Directors to propose changing the city's form of government. by Hunter Field, Michael R. Wickline 18 hrs. ago

Former Hogs QB hired by Fayetteville Bulldogs Fayetteville High School will have a former Arkansas Razorback leading its football program this fall. by Jeremy Muck 20 hrs. ago

Who's running for president? Meet the Democratic candidates With the entrance of former Vice President Joe Biden into the 2020 Democratic presidential contest on Thursday, the field is largely set, with all the big names included. by The Associated Press 8 hrs. ago

CEO of Little Rock mental health care provider arrested on Medicaid fraud, tax evasion charges The owner and chief executive of a Little Rock mental health care provider was arrested Thursday on charges of Medicaid fraud and tax evasion, Attorney General Leslie Rutledge’s office announced. by Eric Besson 9 hrs. ago

Biden hires strategist Symone Sanders, adds diversity to bid WASHINGTON -- Joe Biden has hired Symone Sanders, a prominent African American political strategist, as a senior adviser to his newly launched presidential campaign. by JULIE PACE and ERRIN HAINES WHACK Associated Press 9 hrs. ago

Ammonia leak sends 37 to hospitals in Chicago suburb BEACH PARK, Ill. -- Plumes of a toxic gas that leaked in a northern Chicago suburb Thursday morning sent at least 37 people to hospitals and prompted an order for residents to stay inside their homes with windows shut tight, officials said. by The Associated Press 9 hrs. ago

Walmart experiments with AI to monitor stores in real time LEVITTOWN, N.Y. -- Who's minding the store? In the not-too-distant future it could be cameras and sensors that can tell almost instantly when bruised bananas need to be swapped for fresh ones and more cash registers need to open before lines get too long. by ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer 11 hrs. ago

Trump Tower meeting emails 'really bad,' aide told Trump WASHINGTON -- The president's communications director didn't sugarcoat it: The emails, Hope Hicks told Donald Trump, were "really bad." by ERIC TUCKER Associated Press 11 hrs. ago

US takes step toward listing giraffes as threatened species WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration took a first step Thursday toward extending protections for giraffes under the Endangered Species Act, following legal pressure from environmental groups. by MICHAEL BIESECKER Associated Press 11 hrs. ago

NWA LETTERS Glad arts corridor won, but more to consider 11 hrs. ago

400-year-old Bible stolen from US is found in Netherlands PITTSBURGH -- One of the hundreds of rare books stolen from a Pittsburgh library in a 20-year scheme has been recovered in the Netherlands. by The Associated Press 12 hrs. ago

'Stockholm' review: Ethan Hawke takes hostages, and inspires a syndrome "Stockholm" raises some intriguing questions, among them: Does anyone ever suggest to Ethan Hawke that he can afford to do a teensy bit less, even in a flamboyant, 110-percent sort of role? by Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune 12 hrs. ago

New Prince album featuring unreleased demos out in June NEW YORK -- A new Prince album featuring his versions of songs he wrote for other artists will be released in June. by The Associated Press 12 hrs. ago

Springsteen readies a Western-style album NEW YORK -- Fresh off his Broadway run, New Jersey's Bruce Springsteen looked West for inspiration on a new album he's planning to release on June 14. by The Associated Press 12 hrs. ago

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New beginnings make spring favorite season for writer The fall season gets a ton of attention around here. The leaves put on quite a colorful show before they drop off for winter -- going out in a blaze of fiery reds, oranges and golden yellows. But as comedian Jim Gaffigan puts it, this awe-inducing display is part of a seasonal death march for the leaves, as the trees starve them of the chlorophyll that once made them green. It's gorgeous and a tad depressing all at the same time. by Gwen Rockwood

School news Nearly 500 students at the University of Alabama highlighted their research and creative projects during the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference on March 27.

May: March, walk, run, rise and shine List of fundraiser events in Northwest Arkansas for May.

New hairdo leads to confusion I was genetically bestowed with thick, naturally wavy hair. I go to the salon for a trim two or three times a year. Keeping my tresses long reduces the amount of time and money I have to waste on them. With longer locks, I shampoo once or twice a week, air dry overnight, awake with bouncing waves I barely brush, and out the door I go. No blow drying, no curling iron, no nothing. by Lisa Kelley

Arborist helps Champion Trees grow strong at Compton Gardens In the theater world, it's a Tony. In the movies, it's an Oscar. In music, it's a Grammy. by Becca Martin-Brown

Mom's laundry list of dad's shortfalls needs cleaning Recently, I had two parents sitting in my office disgusted with one another. The mother walked in with a laundry list that the father was doing wrong -- starting with not cleaning their 8-month-old twins properly. by Jann Blackstone

Stassi Schroeder's Rule: Don't overthink things If you want to know who serves the best ranch dressing in Los Angeles or how to survive on a reality show, you ask Stassi Schroeder. by Louis Peitzman The New York Times News Service

HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY Happy birthday. With curiosity as your guide, life unfolds before you in strange and unexpected ways. You’ll partner with people as adventurous as you are to terrific ends. by Holiday Mathis

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