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Walmart to require customers to wear masks at all its stores Walmart will require customers to wear face coverings at all of its namesake and Sam's Club stores, making it the largest retailer to introduce such a policy that has otherwise proven difficult to enforce without state and federal requirements. by The Associated Press 7 hrs. ago

VIDEO: Council candidate says remarks not hurtful SPRINGDALE — Kevin Flores said Wednesday he wasn’t offended by the words of City Council member Rick Evans, his opponent in the November election. by Laurinda Joenks 7 hrs. ago

Springdale School Board adopts face-covering requirement The School Board voted unanimously Tuesday for a policy requiring all students and employees to wear a face covering at school when social distancing isn't possible. by Dave Perozek 14 hrs. ago

State's virus-case count passes 30,000; hospitalizations continue to rise Arkansas recorded 564 new cases of covid-19 Wednesday, a figure Gov. Asa Hutchinson said was significantly lower than Tuesday but “not where we want to be.” by Nyssa Kruse 6 hrs. ago

Bentonville OKs mask ordinance The City Council on Tuesday night unanimously approved a mask ordinance. by Mike Jones 14 hrs. ago

Springdale council backs aways from mask mandate, opts for resolution The City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution supporting local businesses who ask customers to wear face coverings. by Laurinda Joenks 14 hrs. ago

State confirms 794 more cases of coronavirus After two days of smaller increases, Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases on Tuesday climbed by 794, the fourth-highest single-day rise so far. by Andy Davis 14 hrs. ago

Outdoor drinking on tap for downtown Fayetteville The city is planning to activate outdoor drinking zones next week. by Stacy Ryburn 14 hrs. ago

Benton County judge rejects plea agreement in scam arrest involving Walmart gift cards A local circuit judge refused a plea agreement Tuesday for a man accused of scamming hundreds of thousands of dollars using Walmart gift cards. by Tracy Neal 14 hrs. ago

NWA Covid-19 Task Force gathering masks for students The NWA Covid-19 Task Force will gather masks for kindergartners through senior students, according to a news release. by Mike Jones 15 hrs. ago

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Rogers to purchase sanitizing technology City buildings will soon be equipped with technology that will disinfect employees' electronic devices. by Alex Golden 14 hrs. ago

Inmate treated for covid-19 symptoms dies An Arkansas inmate has died after being treated for symptoms related to covid-19. by Erick Taylor 1 day ago

Arkansas' international students in stay-or-leave quandary Coming to the United States represented the fulfillment of a dream for Amanda Korinihona, but now she's thinking about leaving. by Emily Walkenhorst 1 day ago

Bentonville council to take up face covering question tonight The city’s Committee of the Whole on Monday night discussed a proposed mask ordinance. by Mike Jones 1 day ago

State finds 572 more cases Health officials recorded an additional 572 cases of the coronavirus in Arkansas on Monday, and both Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Health Secretary Nate Smith raised concerns about a slowdown in testing. by John Moritz 1 day ago

Springdale council to consider mask measures tonight The City Council tonight will consider urging residents to wear masks to keep others safe from covid-19. by Laurinda Joenks 1 day ago

Test-result lag vexes governor Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday complained about delays that Arkansans have encountered in getting coronavirus test results back from commercial laboratories, as the number of cases added to the state's total exceeded 700 for the third day in a row. by Andy Davis

Health department ramps up Washington County testing efforts The Arkansas Department of Health is continuing to increase covid-19 testing in Washington County to help slow the spread of the virus, officials say. by Mary Jordan

Northwest Arkansas superintendents OK with new start to school year Northwest Arkansas school district superintendents generally were pleased with Gov. Asa Hutchinson's decision to push back the start of the school year nearly two weeks, despite the calendar adjustments it requires. by Dave Perozek

Arkansas sees 751 new cases; hospitalizations climb by 8 Arkansas recorded 751 new cases of covid-19 Friday, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said, as hospitalizations climbed by eight to 402. by Nyssa Kruse

Governor delays school-year start to prep for virus Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Thursday that he will delay the start of the school year for public schools by more than a week to give districts more time to prepare. by Andy Davis

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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg released from hospital The Supreme Court said Wednesday that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was discharged from a hospital after being treated for a possible infection. by The Associated Press 5 hrs. ago

UA System trustees back face masks with exceptions for SEC, NCAA events University of Arkansas System campuses will require masks when social distancing can't be maintained — except in the event the NCAA says it's OK to not wear one. by Emily Walkenhorst 6 hrs. ago

Man injured while torching police car outside Supreme Court A Supreme Court spokeswoman said an individual appeared to pour a flammable liquid on a white four-door sedan belonging to the Supreme Court Police, and then set the vehicle on fire. The person suffered serious burns and was taken to a hospital. by The Associated Press 6 hrs. ago

Trump looks to curb landmark environmental act for projects President Donald Trump is ready to roll back a foundational Nixon-era environmental law that he says stifles infrastructure projects, but that is credited with ensuring decades of scrutiny of major projects and giving local communities a say. by The Associated Press 6 hrs. ago

Bob Baffert suspended 15 days by Arkansas racing officials Two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer Bob Baffert has been suspended for 15 days by the Arkansas Racing Commission after two of his horses tested positive for a banned substance. by The Associated Press 7 hrs. ago

Floyd family sues Minneapolis officers charged in his death George Floyd's family filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the city of Minneapolis and the four police officers charged in his death, alleging the officers violated Floyd's rights when they restrained him and that the city allowed a culture of excessive force, racism and impunity to flourish in its police force. by The Associated Press 9 hrs. ago

Sheriff's office: Explosives found at Baxter County home Authorities are investigating after pipe bombs and explosive components were reportedly discovered at the home of a Baxter County man. 9 hrs. ago

Let's Eat: Mellow Mushroom to donate pizzas to Washington Regional Mellow Mushroom plans to give away a pizza to Washington Regional Hospital for every pie it sells on Thursday, July 16. by NWA Democrat-Gazette 10 hrs. ago

Apple wins EU court case over $15 billion in claimed taxes A European Union court on Wednesday delivered a hammer blow to the bloc's attempts to rein in sweetheart tax deals between multinationals and individual member countries when it ruled that technology giant Apple does not have to pay $15 billion in back taxes to Ireland. by The Associated Press 11 hrs. ago

Judge halts execution amid claims inmate isn't mentally fit A judge on Wednesday halted the execution of a man said to be suffering from dementia, who had been set to die by lethal injection in the federal government's second execution after a 17-year hiatus. by The Associated Press 12 hrs. ago

Small businesses around the world struggle to survive Hour after hour in the dark, Chander Shekhar's mind raced ahead to morning. by ADAM GELLER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 17 hrs. ago

Baltimore activists hone protest strategy to reduce violence BALTIMORE -- The injustices that fueled Baltimore's unrest five years ago still exist, activists said during recent weeks of demonstrations, as do instances of police brutality and misconduct. by PHILLIP JACKSON THE BALTIMORE SUN 17 hrs. ago

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RECIPES: Five delicious summer suppers to celebrate the season in quarantine My quarantine diet has shifted considerably in recent weeks: I now have way more access to fresh greens, which has meant salads galore. This windfall has reminded me that a great salad is a true luxury. (I am also devouring berries, fresh and baked into desserts.) by Emily Weinstein The New York Times

FRONT BURNER: Banana-based nice cream a cool treat As our summer heats up, I'm on a constant search to cool down. Which means I'm eating a lot of frozen treats. Ice cream. Popsicles. Smoothies. Frozen grapes. Nice cream. by Kelly Brant

TIDBITS The Jewish Food and Cultural Festival is going virtual this year. The annual event, which was scheduled for April, but postponed due to the pandemic, will now take place online "in small bite-size pieces throughout the year" according to a news release from the Jewish Federation of Arkansas. by Kelly Brant

Chicken, pasta, vegetables combine for summer salad This recipe is from British food blogger Nicky Corbishley's cookbook, "Seriously Good Salads." by CHRIS ROSS THE SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE (TNS)

Pineapple flavored slaw tops these easy fried chicken tacos There's no shame in reaching for a convenience product or two to make dinner. Especially when buying all of the individual items needed for a recipe would result in way more produce than two people will want to eat. by Kelly Brant

Uncorked: Vouvray, Sancerre two white wines worth trying Learning about the whole of French wines just to find a few new summer refreshers can seem daunting. It's true, most people avoid the French section in the wine shop -- not because they don't know sensational wines are awaiting them — but because it's just too much. The good news is you don't need to know more than these two words: Vouvray (voo-vray) and Sancerre (sahn-sair). These wines -- pronunciation given to build your confidence when asking your wine merchant where they are located in your retail store — are white wines from the Loire Valley. by Lorri Hambuchen

7-day menu planner A week's worth of quick, healthful meals for budget-minded families by Susan Nicholson

IDEA ALLEY: Cooling gazpacho, peach pie set summer's table In my book, there are two things that make Arkansas summers bearable — Arkansas tomatoes and peaches. This week's column showcases both. by Kelly Brant

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