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Teachers' dual roles doubling their work Hayden Shamel feels mentally exhausted. by Dave Perozek 4 hrs. ago

Arkansas infections up 1,183 in day; deaths rise by 15 Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases rose Saturday by 1,183, continuing a four-day streak of more than 1,000 new daily cases, according to the state Department of Health. by Jeannie Roberts 1 hr. ago

Early voting going well despite crowds, watchdogs say, but will keep watch No election is flawless, and holding a vote during a pandemic comes with a raft of considerations, but two counties in Northwest Arkansas are pulling it off pretty well, according to watchdog groups and people at the early-voting stations. by Doug Thompson 5 hrs. ago

It's All About the Mask Halloween comes disguised in era of covid-19 SPRINGDALE -- Move over, Michael Myers. Take a hike, Freddy Krueger. A new serial killer in town is proving more deadly than any Hollywood slasher: covid-19. by Laurinda Joenks 8 hrs. ago

Groundwork started on New Beginnings bridge housing project in Fayetteville FAYETTEVILLE -- A microshelter project on the south side of town reached a milestone this month when construction work started in earnest. by Stacy Ryburn 8 hrs. ago

Roundup of Northwest Arkansas divorce decrees The following divorces granted were recorded Oct. 15-Oct. 21 in the Benton and Washington counties clerks' offices. 8 hrs. ago

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New state virus cases top 1,200 for third time; death toll rises by 21 Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases rose Thursday by 1,202 — the third-largest one-day increase since the start of the pandemic. by Andy Davis

Arkansas' virus cases climb by 1,155 Arkansas' number of coronavirus cases rose by 1,155 Wednesday -- the largest jump so far this week and one that exceeded the daily increase the previous Wednesday. by Jaime Adame, Andy Davis, Lara Farrar

2 more covid cases reported in state Legislature Two more state lawmakers said Wednesday that they tested positive for covid-19, increasing to five the number of lawmakers who learned they had the disease over the past several days. by Michael R. Wickline

State's virus case count up 1,155 Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases rose by 1,155 on Wednesday — the largest increase so far this week and one that exceeded the daily increase the previous Wednesday. by Andy Davis

2 more Arkansas lawmakers test positive for virus Two more state lawmakers have tested positive for the coronavirus. by Michael R. Wickline

Governor takes virus caution Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday that he's limiting his meetings and public appearances "out of an abundance of caution" after a person he was in a meeting with on Friday tested positive for the coronavirus. by Andy Davis, Cynthia Howell, Michael R. Wickline

Rogers educators adapting to special education challenges during pandemic Special education challenges have been heightened during the pandemic as teachers work to meet the needs of district students, administrators say. by Mary Jordan

Governor limits his activities after exposure to virus; total cases pass 100,000 Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday he would limit his activities after a person who was in a meeting with him last week tested positive for the coronavirus. The announcement came the same day the cumulative number of covid-19 cases in the state passed the 100,000 threshold. by John Magsam

3 Arkansas lawmakers test positive for covid-19; budget hearings halt Legislative leaders Tuesday afternoon shut down the Legislature’s budget hearings of state agencies for the rest of this week after three lawmakers tested positive for covid-19. by Michael R. Wickline

Hospitalized virus patients at record high; active-case number drops for first time in days The number of covid-19 patients in Arkansas hospitals rose to a record high of 613 on Monday, even as the number of active cases of the virus fell for the first time in nearly a week. by John Moritz, Jeannie Roberts, Tom Sissom

Washington County detainees, jail staff, test positive for covid Three employees and 31 inmates at the Washington County Detention Center tested positive for the covid-19 virus in the past week. by Tom Sissom

Little Rock teacher resigns after he's not allowed to work from home Jacob Morris insisted on virtual teaching, but the Little Rock School District demanded he return to the classroom. by Tony Holt

Hospitalizations due to virus rise by 41; covid cases grow by 531 Hospitalizations due to covid-19 rose by 41 in Arkansas on Monday, while the state reported 531 new coronavirus cases. by John Moritz

For a 3rd day, state-case rise exceeds 1,000 Arkansas' streak of 1,000-plus daily increases in its count of coronavirus cases continued for a third day Friday as the tally grew by 1,015. by Andy Davis, Lara Farrar

More clinics offer rapid covid-19 testing Antigen tests, which can detect covid-19 within an hour, are becoming more widely available to Northwest Arkansas residents. by Alex Golden

State case count reaches one-day record of 1,278 Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases rose Thursday by 1,278 -- the biggest one-day increase since the start of the pandemic. by Andy Davis

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Roundup of Northwest Arkansas divorce decrees The following divorces granted were recorded Oct. 15-Oct. 21 in the Benton and Washington counties clerks' offices. 8 hrs. ago

Trump votes in Fla. before rallies; Biden focusing on Pa. President Donald Trump said he voted Saturday "for a guy named Trump" and called it an "honor" to cast his own ballot in his adopted home state of Florida before he jetted off to campaign in three battleground states. by The Associated Press 20 hrs. ago

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Eat, Drink And Be Scary: Ghouls just want to have fun! It's Halloween! In a year where nothing seems real -- and everything is scary -- Halloween has to be the perfect holiday. All smoke and mirrors, right? So we rounded up for you some of the most fun you can have around Northwest Arkansas -- and we hope you have a great time! by Becca Martin-Brown

Haunted History: Ghost hunter shares Halloween stories If Halloween inspires you to seek out the paranormal, Dustin Pari has some advice for you. "Be kind to everyone -- living and dead." by Becca Martin-Brown

Tom Dillard: Those gone to grave in Arkansas weren't always in better place Death was a constant presence in the lives of our ancestors. Treatment of the dead has changed over time, and attitudes have grown accustomed to the distant connection we have with the bodies of the deceased. by Tom Dillard

Spice Up Autumn: Pumpkins add fun to food, drinks and decor It's pumpkin time, and Halloween is almost here! We are celebrating the season a little differently this year due to covid-19, but there are still many ways to enjoy the weather and activities at home. by Amanda Bancroft

A Universal Language: Music helps soothe soldiers' wounded hearts When Austin, Texas, musician Dustin Welch performed his song "Sparrows," written about returning Vietnam veterans, he started noticing a pattern. The song prompted veterans of all ages to approach him after a show, expressing interest in songwriting as a means of expressing their thoughts and feelings about their service. by Lara Jo Hightower

Listen Here! South African Singer Seeks Stronger Sense Of Self "No Room for Error" by Jocelyn Murphy

Kris Allen There's an old saying that you should never meet your heroes for fear they won't be as advertised, but that doesn't apply to anyone who looks up to Kris Allen. The Arkansas-raised singer-songwriter is as genuine and down-to-earth today as he was more than a decade ago, before earning his big break on "American Idol" and cementing his place in Arkansas lore. by Dwain Hebda

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