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Karren resigns from judicial leadership position Benton County Circuit Judge Brad Karren resigned Wednesday as administrative judge, nearly two weeks after getting into a dispute with a former state legislator over a parking spot. by Tracy Neal 14 hours, 39 minutes ago

Settlement in driver negligence suit reached; car fatally hit UA student at crosswalk A settlement agreement has been reached to end the driver negligence lawsuit filed after the death of University of Arkansas, Fayetteville student Andrea Torres, according to a joint motion to dismiss the case filed Wednesday. by Jaime Adame 14 hours, 45 minutes ago

Northwest Arkansas health officials hope youth access increases vaccine demand Children 12 and older can now get a Pfizer covid-19 vaccine, and local health officials encourage parents to take advantage of an ample supply. by Stacy Ryburn 19 hours, 18 minutes ago

State agency will offer rental assistance starting Monday The state Department of Human Services will have new rental and utility assistance available Monday for people who have suffered income loss or financial hardship related to the covid-19 pandemic. by Ginny Monk 11 hours, 11 minutes ago

Popular YouTube personality faces charge of aggravated assault in Washington County A man with a popular YouTube channel has been arrested and faces a charge of aggravated assault in Washington County over a September incident, court records show. by Brianna Kwasnik 11 hours, 4 minutes ago

Government eases up guidance on indoor mask-wearing In a striking move to send the country back toward pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday eased indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places. by The Associated Press12 hours, 58 minutes ago

Truck driving school at Fort Smith mall gets green light A truck driving school may offer training for its students in a mall parking lot despite objections from the city's Planning Commission. by Thomas Saccente19 hours, 21 minutes ago

Fayetteville School Board candidate has a history of unpaid taxes A candidate for the School Board's at-large Position 1 seat failed to pay property taxes for four years, according to Washington County tax records. by Mary Jordan19 hours, 22 minutes ago

Bentonville School District officials discuss proposed zones at community forum Bentonville's School District featured a community forum Wednesday at West High School to discuss potential new school zones. by Mary Jordan19 hours, 6 minutes ago

Fayetteville's Gulley Park Summer Concert Series set to return The Gulley Park Summer Concert Series is returning for its 25th year. by NWA Democrat-Gazette14 hours, 40 minutes ago

LISTEN: Know the News - The Rogers Historical Museum and the city's 140th birthday They say you can’t know where you’re going unless you know where you’ve been. We’ll put that maxim to the test when we talk with Serena Barnett, director of the Rogers Historical Museum, about its exhibits on the city’s 140th birthday. by NWA Democrat-Gazette11 hours, 17 minutes ago

Contract details released for new Arkansas assistant coach Keith Smart's salary details released to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. by Bob Holt15 hours, 18 minutes ago

Gas crunch continues across much of U.S. after pipeline hack CLEMMONS, N.C. -- Gas pumps remained shrouded by plastic bags Thursday at thousands of service stations across more than a dozen U.S. states, despite a pipeline company's claims of "substantial progress" in restarting its supply line. by The Associated Press14 hours, 49 minutes ago

Crawford votes to oust Cheney; Hill, Westerman won't say In a meeting with other members of the House Republican Conference, U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford of Jonesboro voted Wednesday to remove the organization's chairwoman, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming. by Frank E. Lockwood19 hours, 50 minutes ago

I-40 span has 'significant' break State highway engineers on the Arkansas and Tennessee sides of the Mississippi River say they have summoned national experts in bridge repair to speed up reopening the Interstate 40 bridge over the river at Memphis as quickly and as safely as possible, an effort they concede might require weeks if not months. by Neal Earley, Noel Oman19 hours, 32 minutes ago

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U.S. advisers endorse Pfizer covid shot for kids ages 12 and up 1 day, 11 hours ago

9,000 employees sickened as covid overwhelmed Arkansas workplaces 1 day, 14 hours ago

Walmart sales soared, essential workers got scant protection 1 day, 14 hours ago

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Medicare plans to press reports on vaccinations 1 day, 19 hours ago

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Capital Hotel set to reopen Monday The Capital Hotel is scheduled to re-open and begin taking reservations on Monday, 14 months after the downtown Little Rock landmark closed because of the Covid-19 pandemic. by Noel Oman1 day, 19 hours ago

$300 aid cut praised as job filler; others in Arkansas unsure Economic development officials on Monday applauded the governor's effort to nudge workers back into the labor pool by suspending the $300 weekly supplemental unemployment insurance benefit the federal government has been underwriting. by Andrew Moreau

State reports highest jumps in new covid cases, active cases in 2 weeks Arkansas on Wednesday posted its highest increases in new coronavirus cases and active cases since April 21, and the number of active cases reached a six-week high. by Andy Davis

Hutchinson sets 50% shots goal for next 90 days Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday set a goal of increasing the proportion of Arkansans who have had at least one dose of coronavirus vaccine to at least 50% within the next 90 days -- a target that he said would require the pace of vaccinations to increase. by Andy Davis

Governor sets vaccine goal as cases rise by 296 Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday set a goal of increasing the proportion of Arkansans who have had at least one dose of coronavirus vaccine to at least 50% within the next 90 days - a target that he said would require the pace of vaccinations in the state to increase. by NWA Democrat-Gazette

Vaccination event to take place at Benton County Fairgrounds Benton County residents can get the covid-19 vaccine Wednesday at a final one-day clinic on the county fairgrounds. by NWA Democrat-Gazette

Active cases of virus in state rise 6 days in a row Arkansas saw 137 new cases of covid-19 on Sunday, outpacing the number of Arkansans who have recovered from the coronavirus, according to the state Department of Health. by Ashton Eley

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Don Dyer, Hall of Fame coach for Henderson State, UCA, dies at 87

Hall of Fame basketball coach Don Dyer, who was Arkansas' winningest collegiate men's basketball coach on any level and who coached Scottie Pippen at the Uni...

by Frankie Frisco - May 13, 2021

St. John's extends hoops coach Anderson's deal through 2027

St. John's has given Big East Conference coach of the year Mike Anderson a six-year contract extension through the 2026-27 season.

by The Associated Press - May 13, 2021

Fayetteville native Willis transfers to Minnesota for 2nd time

Payton Willis, the latest transfer to join Minnesota's revamped roster, will return for his second stint with the Gophers.

by The Associated Press - May 13, 2021

Northwest Arkansas Community College coach wants meets in Bentonville

Northwest Arkansas Community College's new cross country team will host meets in Bentonville instead of at the Springdale campus.

by Tracy Neal - May 13, 2021

PHOTO GALLERY: Flood assessment, New School graduation, food give away

Thursday's photo gallery includes photos of Rogers' New Technology High School graduation, a food distribution at the Rogers Salvation Army and the Arkansas ...

by Spencer Tirey - May 13, 2021

Northwest National to use grant for taxiway repair

Northwest Arkansas National Airport will use a $4.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace an aging taxiway.

by NWA Democrat-Gazette - May 13, 2021

Northwest Arkansas Community College's police chief retiring

Northwest Arkansas Community College's chief of police is retiring June 1, the college announced in a news release Wednesday.

by NWA Democrat-Gazette - May 13, 2021

Second Saturday gathers steam

Second Saturdays began again after a year's hiatus due to covid-19 restrictions.

by Annette Beard - May 13, 2021

WATCH: Prep Rally Report - Track and field and upcoming state tournaments

In the latest Prep Rally Report, NWADG Sports Editor Chip Souza recaps the Class 6A state track and field meet and takes a look ahead at this week’s state to...

by NWA Democrat-Gazette - May 12, 2021

LISTEN: Prep Rally podcast - Spring state tournaments

In the latest Prep Rally podcast, the NWADG sports staff weigh in on spring state tournaments that will be held across Arkansas starting Thursday.

by NWA Democrat-Gazette - May 12, 2021

National experts to be brought in for I-40 bridge repair

State highway engineers on the Arkansas and and Tennessee sides of the Mississippi River say they have summoned national experts in bridge repair to speed up...

by Noel Oman - May 12, 2021

Ruling paves way for longer sentence in George Floyd's death

MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota judge has ruled that there were aggravating factors in the death of George Floyd, paving the way for the possibility of a longer se...

by The Associated Press - May 12, 2021

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Benefits With Friends: Cancer Challenge sets competitions, socials

The three-day, multi-event Cancer Challenge fundraiser will lead off with a golf tournament June 10 at Kingswood Golf Course in Bella Vista.

by Carin Schoppmeyer - May 13, 2021

In her own words: Angie Albright brings her history to Shiloh Museum

"Always remember that, at the core of the Shiloh Museum, is serving the community, telling the stories of everyday people, and being a welcoming place that v...

by Becca Martin-Brown - May 13, 2021

MUSIC MADNESS: Sad Daddy player to start with a hike, end on a song

Singer-songwriter-guitarist Brian Martin (of the band Sad Daddy) will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bethel Lake on the Pullman Trailhead on the Northwoods Trai...

by Jack W. Hill - May 13, 2021

Gwen Rockwood: Writer observes pack politics in the back yard

If you're old enough, you may remember a TV commercial that featured a cartoon owl in a tree who answers a little boy's question: "How many licks does it tak...

by Gwen Rockwood - May 13, 2021

School news: Preserve Our Past winners announced

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May 13, 2021

Sey Young: Swagger pales at a dead gallop

I'm not absolutely certain of the facts, due to an uneven formal education and subsequent lapse of time, but I recollect it's Shakespeare who says that it's ...

by SEY YOUNG - May 13, 2021

Therapy, identity, hope: Hot checks put her in jail; art may help her out

Right off the bat, it's important to Celina Coleman that you know she takes full responsibility for the crimes that landed her in the Benton County Jail, whe...

by Lara Jo Hightower - May 6, 2021

MUSIC MADNESS: Flores to play Cannibal & Craft; Ricki D entertains at Town Pump

Jacob Flores will perform at 8 p.m. today and Friday at Cannibal & Craft, 307 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock. (501) 414-8870; cannibalandcraftlr.com.

by Jack W. Hill - May 6, 2021