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UA Senior Walk gets repair grant; state council awards $150,000 to restore oldest sections A plan to replace crumbling concrete sections of the Senior Walk at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville received a $150,000 boost from a state grant approved earlier this month, but no start date has been set for the project. by Jaime Adame 8 hrs. ago

Washington County sued over red dirt mine decision Washington County is being sued again over a planning decision, and some officials want to reduce the likelihood of more legal disputes. 12 hrs. ago

Springdale reorganization paves way for taxpayer savings, service Janell Perkins' home is her castle. A moat has surrounded that castle this spring. Recent rain and poor drainage left standing water in her yard. by Laurinda Joenks 12 hrs. ago

Pay range in place for state Cabinet’s 15 new secretaries After winning final legislative approval Friday, the pay range is now set for the 15 secretary posts for the new Cabinet-level agencies in Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s state government reorganization plan. 8 hrs. ago

Schiff: Impeachment a 'tool' A key Democrat said Sunday that Republican Rep. Justin Amash's criticism of President Donald Trump isn't enough to count as bipartisan support to launch impeachment proceedings. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports

Washington County restaurant inspections Critical violations are defined as items relating directly to factors that lead to food-borne illness and must be corrected immediately. Noncritical violations are defined as items that relate to maintenance of food operations and cleanliness. by -- Special to NWA Democrat-Gazette 12 hrs. ago

Benton County restaurant inspections Critical violations are defined as items relating directly to factors that lead to food-borne illness and must be corrected immediately. Noncritical violations are defined as items that relate to maintenance of food operations and cleanliness. by -- Special to NWA Democrat-Gazette 12 hrs. ago

State in for more severe weather beginning today, forecasters say Forecasters expect severe storms starting this afternoon into Tuesday, even as they assess the intensity of Saturday's storms that produced "a handful of tornadoes," a meteorologist said. 1 hr. ago

Girl, 8, dies in apparent drowning in Pope County Authorities said they recovered the body of an 8-year-old girl Monday morning after she was swept downstream while swimming in a river in Pope County. by Youssef Rddad 1 hr. ago

Floyd's last Cross Church sermon Sundays and Monday's photo gallery includes photos form the Ronnie Floyd's last sermon as paster at Cross Church, Square to Square bicycle ride and the summer craft fair held at the Benton County Fair Grounds. 3 hrs. ago

Washington County Marriage Licenses May 9 12 hrs. ago

Benton County Marriage Licenses May 9 12 hrs. ago

Professor's research flagged at UAMS A journal's published retraction of a scholarly article in February cited an "internal review" by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. A university spokesman said UAMS conducted an internal investigation involving a review of laboratory data that resulted in a finding of research misconduct. by Jaime Adame 12 hrs. ago

NWA Property Transactions List of property transactions from Benton and Washington counties. 1 day ago

Youth Bridge to expand after merger Burrell Behavioral Health plans to double the 200-person staff of Youth Bridge, a Fayetteville-based behavioral health group, within the next five years, the merged companies' chief executive said. by Doug Thompson 1 day ago

PHOTOS: Springdale school graduates historic senior class The seniors at Don Tyson School of Innovation made history Saturday when they became the school's first graduating class. by Mary Jordan 1 day ago

Northwest Arkansas schools working to boost graduation rates Tristen Morgan was in danger of not graduating on time. She missed a lot of school because of family issues, she said. by Dave Perozek 1 day ago

Convictions affirmed in salvage yard killings The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the capital-murder convictions of Tyler Barefield, who was convicted of fatally shooting two trespassers at his salvage yard near Russellville and then hiding their bodies inside a crushed vehicle. by John Moritz 1 day ago

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Smell study finds that sniffers differ in DNA The scent of lily of the valley cannot be easily bottled. For decades companies that make soap, lotions and perfumes have relied on a chemical called bourgeonal to imbue their products with the sweet smell of the little white flowers. by HEATHER MURPHY THE NEW YORK TIMES

READ TO ME: A cute and probably harmless story that gardening grannies can share TITLE: Growing Season by Celia Storey

Really old jokes Here's a joke from Page 4 of the Nov. 10, 1829, Arkansas Gazette: by Celia Storey

Horoscopes by Holiday TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 20): This solar trip sees you embracing more facets of yourself. As you learn and integrate different aspects of your personality, even ones you used to reject, you become ultimately more powerful, loving and capable. The excitement of the next 12 months will include an envied invitation, some upscale living and a water journey. Cancer and Capricorn adore you. by Holiday Mathis

OLD NEWS: William Woodruff put some funny stuff in his newspaper back in the day If you're following the daily Gazette 200 Pages From the Past, you're at least looking at a page a day from the earliest editions of the Arkansas Gazette. by Celia Storey

Sea sponges have power to fend off mildew fungi Q: Years ago in Key West, Fla., I bought a natural sponge as a souvenir. It has never developed mildew. Why? by The New York Times

MASTER CLASS: Ground Pound Press is right for those who fear an injury An active life is not without risk. Those who choose to engage in regular exercise or participate in recreational sports will get injured at some point. It's a statistical certainty. by Matt Parrott

PRACTICALLY ACTIVE: Odd Shoe Exchange helps amputees and people who need mismatched shoes You cannot put the same shoe on every foot. — Publilius Syrus, 1st century BC Rome by Rosemary Boggs

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