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Health board, school officials talk potential testing effort at Fayetteville High School The city's Board of Health wants to get a sample size of test results from high school students to potentially establish a baseline of covid activity in the community. by Stacy Ryburn 8 hrs. ago

State virus cases climb by 942, deaths up by 19 Arkansas' number of coronavirus cases grew Wednesday by 942, the largest one-day increase in almost a week. by Andy Davis, Lara Farrar, Cynthia Howell 8 hrs. ago

Voters can drive up, drop off absentee ballots every Saturday this month Voters in Benton and Washington counties can drop off absentee ballots every Saturday this month, officials said. by Mike Jones 8 hrs. ago

Outfit targeted Latinos with covid scam, AG lawsuit claims Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge sued a Fayetteville organization Wednesday she claims targeted Hispanics with fraudulent covid-19 cures. by Ron Wood 8 hrs. ago

Jury trial canceled after positive covid-19 test A local circuit judge canceled a jury trial after a doctor recommended against bringing a covid-19 positive inmate into the courtroom. by Tracy Neal 8 hrs. ago

Let's Eat: Arsaga's opens new restaurant, coffeeshop Arsaga's opened a new coffee shop and restaurant near downtown Fayetteville. by NWA Democrat-Gazette 5 hrs. ago

Bella Vista Quorum Court district up for grabs in November Republican Renona Crowden and Democrat Kelley Boyd are vying to fill the District 10 seat on the Benton County Quorum Court. by Mike Jones 9 hrs. ago

Newcomers look to take Benton County JP 3 position Democrat Lupe Martinez and Republican Richard McKeehan will face off for the Benton County Justice of the Peace District 3 seat. by Mike Jones 9 hrs. ago

U.S. files discrimination suit against Dillard's The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Tuesday filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against Dillard's Inc. alleging that the national department store chain headquartered in Little Rock has failed to promote Black employees to managerial and supervisory positions because of their race since "at least January 2011." by Linda Satter 9 hrs. ago

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State's coronavirus cases grow by 942 Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases grew on Wednesday by 942, the largest one-day increase in almost a week. by Andy Davis 23 hrs. ago

State reports over 800 new virus cases, 21 deaths State health officials reported more than 800 confirmed and suspected cases of covid-19 on Monday along with 21 new deaths from the virus. by John Moritz

In-person classes to end, Little Rock union says The Little Rock School District and the teachers' union on Sunday evening appeared to be heading toward a confrontation over covid-19 safety precautions as the president of the union promised an end to in-person teaching and said educators were prepared to switch to an entirely virtual mode of instruction beginning today. by Joseph Flaherty

Despite ban, 476 evictions filed in state in September Despite a federal agency's ban on many evictions that started Sept. 4, Arkansas landlords are filing rising numbers of lawsuits to remove tenants from their homes. by Ginny Monk

State's total of confirmed, probable coronavirus cases tops 80,000 Recoveries from the coronavirus in Arkansas have now topped 72,000, meaning that about 89% of people in the state who have ever had the virus are considered recovered. by Andy Davis

For 3rd day, cases in state surpass 800 Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases rose Friday by 897, the third daily increase of more than 800 cases in a row. by Andy Davis, Lara Farrar

Northwest Arkansas school districts report covid-19 cases Northwest Arkansas school districts continue to battle the covid-19 pandemic with Springdale experiencing a leap in cumulative cases. by Mary Jordan

State’s virus tally rises by 897; deaths increase 20 Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases rose Friday by 897, the third daily increase of more than 800 cases in a row. by Andy Davis

State panel calls for tapping $165M in federal funds to aid businesses A state panel appointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday recommended using $165 million in federal coronavirus relief funds to shore up the state’s unemployment insurance trust fund. by Michael R. Wickline

Cases of virus jump by 1,086 in state surge; epidemiologist says count indicates community spread Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases rose Thursday by 1,086, the largest one-day increase in almost two weeks and the third-highest since the start of the pandemic. by Andy Davis, Laura Farrar

State sees 1,086 new virus cases; highest single-day jump in almost 2 weeks Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases rose Thursday by 1,086, the largest one-day increase in almost two weeks. by Andy Davis

Official warns of state virus cases' links to gatherings The state epidemiologist warned of an increased number of people becoming infected with the coronavirus at church events, funerals and other gatherings as the state's count of virus cases rose Wednesday by 982, the largest one-day increase since Saturday. by Andy Davis, Cynthia Howell

State revenue office in Fayetteville temporarily closes The state Revenue Office is closed temporarily after an employee may have been exposed to the covid-19 virus. by Tom Sissom

Testing event needed at Fayetteville High School, city's health board says The city's Board of Health hopes to set up a successful mass testing event at Fayetteville High School after few students took advantage of a free mobile testing event held this week on campus. by Stacy Ryburn

Arkansas reports 982 new virus cases, 20 additional deaths Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases rose Wednesday by 982, the largest increase since Saturday, according to the state Department of Health's online dashboard of covid-19 information. by Andy Davis

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Arkansas panel recommends computer science requirement An Arkansas panel on Thursday recommended the state require a computer science credit in order to graduate high school. by The Associated Press 2 hrs. ago

Arkansas ranks among states with highest rate of census responses Arkansas is one of 12 states reporting 99.9% of households have been counted so far for the 2020 census, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. by Nyssa Kruse 2 hrs. ago

Group forms to oppose proposed Arkansas initiative limits A coalition of groups launched a campaign Thursday against a proposal going before Arkansas voters next month that would place new limits on the ballot initiative process. by The Associated Press 3 hrs. ago

8th federal execution since July scheduled for Nov. 19 A Black death-row inmate who was convicted of kidnapping and killing a Texas teenager in 1994 has been scheduled for execution in November, the Justice Department announced Wednesday. by The Associated Press 4 hrs. ago

U.S. traffic deaths fell 2% in 2019; 3rd straight yearly drop Traffic deaths in the U.S. fell for the third consecutive year in 2019, the government's road safety agency reported. by The Associated Press 4 hrs. ago

Springdale man killed in Rogers vehicle crash A Springdale man was killed Tuesday in a car crash on U.S. 71B in Rogers. by NWA Democrat-Gazette 10 hrs. ago

Garfield water woes resolved A water leak Sept. 22 which emptied the city's water tank set and cut off water to a number of customers of a chain of events that kept city employees working throughout the week restoring water to customers and closed Garfield Elementary School on Sept. 23. by Annette Beard 10 hrs. ago

Plats come before city planners Two rezoning requests, two final plats and two preliminary plats are on the agenda for the Pea Ridge Planning Commission which is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. by Annette Beard 15 hrs. ago

Eight vie for Pea Ridge homecoming crown Eight young ladies will represent the senior class for Pea Ridge High School's Blackhawk Homecoming 2020. by Annette Beard 15 hrs. ago

Easley's legacy interwoven with town's history Former mayor, businessman and director on the Arvest Bank Pea Ridge board of directors John Easley died Friday. by Annette Beard 15 hrs. ago

Harvesting treasures Yard sales dotted Arkansas 59 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday during the annual Pickin’ Time on 59. by NWA Democrat-Gazette 15 hrs. ago

LISTEN: Prep Rally podcast Join the staff of the Northwest Aransas Democrat-Gazette sports department as they tackle the prep sports issues of the day. 23 hrs. ago

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‘Mission United’: Sky was no limit for Chickasaw astronaut Indigenous history in the Americas, says Charlotte Buchanan Yale, didn’t start one day 16,000 years ago and end the day European settlers arrived in the New World. Instead, she believes, that history is ongoing and includes what Native American cultural leaders, scientists, musicians, activists, authors, actors and artists did to change the world 100 years ago, 20 years ago, last year and last week. So if, as the 2018 Reclaiming Native Truth project report found, “invisibility is one of the biggest barriers Native peoples face,” then “history must be directly linked to contemporary life [to show] that Native Americans’ cultures and contributions are vital parts of modern life,” the director of the Museum of Native American History in Bentonville adds. by Becca Martin-Brown

Benefits With Friends: Ducks line up for canine's canines Rubber ducks will be off to the races Oct. 10 at Lake Atalanta in Rogers to help support Spay Arkansas' dental care for senior dogs. by Carin Schoppmeyer

MUSIC MADNESS: Sherwood's David Adam Byrnes in LR for 2 shows David Adam Byrnes, who was born and raised in Sherwood, will perform at 8:30 p.m. Friday and 10 p.m. Saturday at Stickyz Rock 'n' Roll Chicken Shack, 107 River Market Ave., Little Rock, as the club reopens its main stage for the third time in months. by Jack W. Hill

OPINION | TELEVISION: 'Great British Baking Show' is what we need now The West Coast is on fire. Schools are closed and millions remain out of work thanks to an unchecked pandemic. We've lost real-life heroes who fought for change in Hollywood and Washington. And the things we normally do to escape — movies, concerts, long dinners with friends in establishments with four walls and a roof — are unavailable to us. by Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times

Arkansas Postcard Past FAYETTEVILLE, circa 1960: For decades the dominant rivalry for state sports was the University of Arkansas Razorbacks vs. the Texas Longhorns in the old Southwestern Conference. The series reached its high point on Dec. 6, 1969, in a battle between No. 1 Texas and No. 2 Arkansas with President Nixon in the stands beside Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller. Alas, the Hogs lost, 15-14. by Ray Hanley

Helpful Hints DEAR HELOISE: There's one aspect of the coronavirus pandemic that I don't see a lot of info on. When I go to the store, I follow the proper guidelines: I stay 6 feet away from others, wear a face mask, wipe down the shopping buggy, wash hands, use hand sanitizer, etc. I also go alone. by Heloise

Horoscopes by Holiday Happy birthday: Wowed by superficial attributes, others seek to know the depths of you. How fulfilling to be so thoroughly appreciated. You'll gain lifestyle improvements as you organize your possessions and time differently. by Holiday Mathis

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