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Ground broken on Dixieland project to connect Rogers, Lowell, Springdale City, county and state officials broke ground Monday on a section of Dixieland Street. Regional planners expect the road to become part of a major traffic corridor through Northwest Arkansas. by Laurinda Joenks 13 hrs. ago

Development possible for narrow stretch south of Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville A sliver of land southeast of Baum-Walker Stadium could become home to multifamily and commercial development after a Planning Commission recommendation Monday. by Stacy Ryburn 13 hrs. ago

Washington County improving vote center access with horse mats Mats designed for use in horse stalls will help Washington County election officials make polling places accessible to handicapped voters. by Tom Sissom 13 hrs. ago

Homicide victim identified in Fort Smith A victim was identified in a homicide case in Fort Smith. by Staff Report 4 hrs. ago

Torchy's Tacos to open 1st Arkansas location next month in Fayetteville Torchy's Tacos says it plans to open its first Arkansas location next month. 3 hrs. ago

Sides air views in lawsuit over 3 Arkansas abortion laws set to take effect this week The pros and cons of three new abortion laws scheduled to take effect Wednesday across Arkansas -- unless enjoined from enforcement at the last minute -- were debated Monday in a daylong hearing in federal court. by Linda Satter 7 hrs. ago

Searchers 'scale back' efforts to find missing Grant County sheriff's deputy, authorities say Authorities have "scaled back" efforts to find a Grant County sheriff's deputy who disappeared after diving into Lake Ouachita on Friday night, according to the Montgomery County sheriff's office. by Josh Snyder 50 mins. ago

Group challenging Arkansas optometrist law says it has enough signatures for 2020 referendum A committee that has proposed a statewide referendum on a 2019 law allowing optometrists to perform a broader range of surgery reported that it turned more than 84,000 signatures on Tuesday in its effort to qualify for the 2020 general election ballot. by Michael R. Wickline 1 hr. ago

Senate confirms Mark Esper as secretary of defense WASHINGTON -- It took seven months, but President Donald Trump finally has a Senate-confirmed secretary of defense. by ROBERT BURNS AP National Security Writer 1 hr. ago

Settlement expands transgender restroom rights in N Carolina RALEIGH, N.C. -- A federal judge approved a legal settlement Tuesday affirming transgender people's right to use restrooms matching their gender identity in many North Carolina public buildings. by JONATHAN DREW Associated Press 1 hr. ago

New US facility to hold immigrant children already closing HOUSTON -- The U.S. government's new holding facility for migrant youth will close as early as this week, less than one month after it was opened in response to the squalid conditions in which children were being detained by the Border Patrol, according to the nonprofit operating the facility. by NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press 1 hr. ago

Immigration operation touted by Trump nets 35 arrests WASHINGTON -- The immigration enforcement operation touted by President Donald Trump that targeted some 2,000 people resulted in 35 arrests, officials said Tuesday. by COLLEEN LONG and SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press 2 hrs. ago

Sex with HIV still a crime? Updated laws divide advocates As Sanjay Johnson describes it, his sexual encounter with James Booth on Oct. 2, 2015, was a one-night stand. But it would bind the men inextricably two years later, when Booth walked into an Arkansas police station and accused Johnson of exposing him to HIV. by SUDHIN THANAWALA Associated Press 2 hrs. ago

LISTEN: Arkansas Public Theatre: 'Annie' Podcast featuring the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette features editor and the director and an actor from the Arkansas Public Theatre production of "Annie." 2 hrs. ago

VIDEO: Timelapse of the Fayetteville Farmers' Market This timelapse was taken at the Fayetteville Farmers' Market July 20, 2019 from the Chamber of Commerce balcony overlooking Mountain St. and Block Ave. A photograph was taken every fifteen seconds for seven hours beginning at 5:30 A.M. 2 hrs. ago

Researcher named to lead Arkansas governor's high-speed broadband initiative Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday tapped Department of Commerce researcher Nathan Smith to manage a statewide effort to bring high-speed broadband into all communities with more than 500 residents by 2022. by John Moritz 3 hrs. ago

Police: LSD-laced dog biscuits found after campers arrested at Lake Ouachita State Park A Louisiana man camping on Lake Ouachita was arrested on multiple felony charges late Friday after LSD-laced dog biscuits and other drugs were found in his possession, police said. by Steven Mross / Hot Springs Sentinel-Record 3 hrs. ago

Boris Johnson wins race to become UK's next prime minister LONDON -- Brexit hard-liner Boris Johnson, one of Britain's most famous and divisive politicians, won the race to lead the governing Conservative Party on Tuesday, and will become the next prime minister in a little over 24 hours. by JILL LAWLESS and DANICA KIRKA Associated Press 3 hrs. ago

B.B. King's 'Lucille' guitar going up for auction LOS ANGELES -- Her name was "Lucille," and in B.B. King's hands she gave voice to the "King of the Blues." by The Associated Press 4 hrs. ago

US attorney general says encryption creates security risk NEW YORK -- U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr said Tuesday that increased encryption of data on phones and computers and encrypted messaging apps are putting American security at risk. by TAMI ABDOLLAH Associated Press 4 hrs. ago

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Young hurdler balancing expectations Sydney McLaughlin can juggle. She can also ride a unicycle. And she has been known to juggle and ride a unicycle at the same time. by The Associated Press

Northwest Arkansas motorcycle riders tour nation corner to corner on epic trip Ten days, 48 states by Flip Putthoff

Baits catch summer bass, conjure fishing memories The buzz from the lake is that things are downright wacky now that hot summertime fishing is here. by Flip Putthoff

NWA outdoor briefs Briefs include an Audubon Society field trip, Compton Gardens celebration, bass tournament results, chain saw training and Women's Outdoor Weekend scheduled.

NWA fishing report Fishing report from Beaver Lake, Beaver tailwater, Lake Fayetteville, Lake Sequoyah, Bella Vista, Swepco Lake, Illinois River, Eastern Oklahoma and Table Rock Lake.

Flathead 'cats on prowl Of the three species of catfish in Arkansas, the flathead may rank at the top among anglers. by Arkansas Game and Fish

Trout bout: Little Red River perfect antidote for heat I couldn’t have dreamed up a prettier sight on a broiling summer day than the Little Red River at Lobo Landing. by Bryan Hendricks

AGFC ready to liberalize furbearer hunting rules Landowners and managers should get help managing turkey and quail Thursday when the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission votes on new furbearer regulations. by Bryan Hendricks

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