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Most Northwest Arkansas schools get A's or B's in latest state ratings Northwest Arkansas' public schools received relatively high marks this year in the state's annual release of school letter grades. by Dave Perozek 10 hrs. ago

Town spends to fix sewer woes The city spent $280,828 in August and September to get its two wastewater treatment plants into compliance with state permits, according to documents provided by the city. by Laurinda Joenks 10 hrs. ago

Portrayal brings Northwest Arkansas city's forgotten back to life Amid tiki torches, tombstones and towering pine trees, Charles "Chip" Cartwright tells the story of Richard Banks, the last black person to remain in the vicinity of this tourist town in the mid-20th century, after the spa economy collapsed during the Great Depression. by Bill Bowden 2 hrs. ago

Bentonville breaks barriers with inclusive playground Parks and Recreation unveiled an inclusive playground Saturday that's designed to break down barriers between special needs and able-bodied children. by Mary Jordan 10 hrs. ago

Little Rock housing authority kept mum on then-exec's leave; vote held in private raises legal issue The Little Rock housing authority board unanimously decided in April to put then-interim director Marshall Nash on unpaid administrative leave, a federal report says. by Ginny Monk 1 hr. ago

Fractious Brexit saga to continue in Parliament, courts LONDON -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is still at odds with Parliament over how to break the Brexit impasse, and the European Union is considering Johnson's halfhearted request for a delay to the Oct. 31 deadline. There are things to look for in the coming days. by GREGORY KATZ Associated Press 32 mins. ago

Hong Kong descends into chaos again as protesters defy ban HONG KONG -- Hong Kong streets descended into chaotic scenes again on Sunday as protesters set up roadblocks and torched businesses on a main tourist drag and police responded with tear gas and a water cannon following an unauthorized pro-democracy rally. by KELVIN CHAN Associated Press 54 mins. ago

VIDEO/GALLERY: War Eagle Fair 2019 The War Eagle fair started in 1954 as a way for crafters in the Ozarks to show off their work. The fair continues to this day, but on a much grander scale. by Seth Campbell, Flip Putthoff 1 hr. ago

Benton and Washington counties divorces granted Divorce decrees granted in Benton, Washington counties by -- Special to NWA Democrat-Gazette 10 hrs. ago

Northwest Arkansas arrest roundup Northwest Arkansas police arrest reports in Washington and Benton counties 10 hrs. ago

Work gets started on old Hotel Grim As the first visible signs of the renovation at the Hotel Grim are appearing, public records shed some light on the toxic material abatement about to begin at the iconic building in downtown Texarkana, Texas, just steps from the Arkansas line. by KARL RICHTER TEXARKANA GAZETTE 10 hrs. ago

Auburn thumps Razorbacks 51-10 The University of Arkansas put up little resistance in dropping its 15th consecutive SEC game, falling to Auburn 51-10 on Saturday afternoon at Reynolds Razorback Stadium. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 21 hrs. ago

Severe weather, storms possible Sunday night Severe weather is possible in Northwest Arkansas Sunday night as a cold front moves across the Oklahoma-Arkansas border, forecasters say. by NWA Democrat-Gazette 21 hrs. ago

38 people cited for violations in Clinton email probe WASHINGTON -- The State Department has completed its internal investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's use of private email and found violations by 38 people, some of whom may face disciplinary action. by MATTHEW LEE and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press 1 day ago

Trump outstripping Obama on pace of executive orders WASHINGTON -- It wasn't too long ago that Donald Trump derided presidential executive orders as "power grabs" and a "basic disaster." by KEVIN FREKING Associated Press 1 day ago

VIDEO, PHOTOS: Bentonville West holds off Springdale Har-Ber CENTERTON -- Maddox Thornton knew there was no need to go for an interception Friday night by Henry Apple 1 day ago

Containers retail space under plan BENTONVILLE — An outdoor food park concept fashioned out of shipping containers awaits Planning Commission approval. by Mike Jones 1 day ago

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Museum crystallizes exhibition; evening plants seeds for education Crystals in Art: Ancient to Today enjoyed a preview reception for the newest temporary exhibition Oct. 10 at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. Apple Seeds Inc. welcomed guests Oct. 5 for the sixth annual Evening at the Farm fundraiser at the farm in Fayetteville.

Quapaw chief Saracen a tragic but heroic man Saracen was a Quapaw Indian who has been portrayed in Arkansas history as a hero, "the rescuer of captive children." by Tom Dillard

Local Notes: Upcoming civic and charitable events in NWA Upcoming events include blood drives, lectures and an Oktoberfest.

Wastin' Away Again: In a Broadway version of Margaritaville Attention all Parrotheads, island-lovers, margarita-drinkers, cheeseburger-eaters and relaxation-seekers! Your Broadway moment has finally come, thanks to the brand new show traveling the country on its first national tour. Jimmy Buffet's "Escape to Margaritaville" assembles all the tunes a Parrothead would expect to find in a musical built around Buffett's island escapism vibe, plus a few new ones written for the show. by Jocelyn Murphy

Branson Remembers "History repeats itself if we do not remember," Janice Martin says. "We must remember that freedom is earned, not necessarily given, and can be taken away. We must be on guard and protect this at all costs!" by Becca Martin-Brown

Process Puts Strength In Songs: Staples builds backyard studio to expand creativity When you've released a few records as a musician, it can be easy to fall back on tried and true production methods for each new project. That's why for his latest album, "Holy Moly," released June 28, multi-instrumentalist Chris Staples wanted to challenge himself to expand his creativity. by Jocelyn Murphy

It's Spooktacular!: BVPL is perfect spot for family-friendly fun "Halloween can be hard in Bella Vista," muses Bailley Kinser, event coordinator for the Bella Vista Public Library. "We're so spread out, and the roads are too dangerous for trick-or-treating. Having a Halloween celebration at the library seems like the perfect solution." by Becca Martin-Brown

FYI: Arts and entertainment events for Oct. 20-26 With the True Lit Fest and One Book, One Community happening, it's a literary week in Fayetteville.

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