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Northwest Arkansas ranks high in health FAYETTEVILLE — Northwest Arkansas remains healthier than most of the state, according to an annual report, and officials said the reason is largely because its residents have more money and more access to health care and community resources. by Alex Golden 4 hrs. ago

City considers changes to bike lanes through neighborhoods Residents upset by bike lanes running along their streets may see some changes, but not for a few months. by Laurinda Joenks 13 hrs. ago

Kickback-case appeal to proceed The appeal by Oren Paris III, the former Ecclesia College president who pleaded guilty in a kickback scheme, can proceed without waiting while evidence involving his co-defendants' appeals is disputed, the U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals decided Monday. by Doug Thompson 11 hrs. ago

Fayetteville named a Top 100 Best Place to live in 2019 Fayetteville has been named one of the 2019 Top 100 Best Places to Live by Livability.com, outpacing more than 1,000 cities with populations between 20,000 and 1,000,000. by Staff Report 3 hrs. ago

Bond at $500,000 for man shot by deputy A Gentry man involved in a shooting last week with Benton County Sheriff's Office deputies was being held in the jail Monday on $500,000 bond. by TRACY M. NEAL NWA Democrat-Gazette 13 hrs. ago

Car pulled from pond in Rogers Members of the Benton County Sheriff's Office dive team helped pull a car from the retention pond at the Walmart Supercenter at Pleasant Grove Road. by Staff Report 13 hrs. ago

LISTEN: Fishing for Crappie in Northwest Arkansas Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette outdoors reporter Flip Putthoff is ready for crappie fishing. 44 mins. ago

Slaying of man’s ex in Lowell draws 72-year prison sentence A Rogers man will spend at least the next 50 years in prison for killing his former girlfriend. by TRACY M. NEAL NWA Democrat-Gazette 11 hrs. ago

Bentonville Man pleads not guilty to child rape A Bentonville man pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of raping a 3-year-old girl. by TRACY M. NEAL NWA Democrat-Gazette 13 hrs. ago

Records show FBI was probing Michael Cohen long before raid NEW YORK -- Newly released documents show the FBI was investigating President Donald Trump's former personal attorney and fixer for nearly a year before agents raided his home and office. by By JIM MUSTIAN and LARRY NEUMEISTER 31 mins. ago

Cyclone's huge floods leave hundreds dead in southern Africa CHIMANIMANI, Zimbabwe -- Aid workers rushed to rescue victims clinging to trees and crammed on rooftops against rapidly rising waters Tuesday after a cyclone unleashed devastating floods in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. More than 238 were dead, hundreds were missing and thousands more were at risk. by FARAI MUTSAKA and ANDREW MELDRUM Associated Press 44 mins. ago

Sponsor pulls bill to allow more guns at Arkansas schools, colleges Legislation to "eliminate gun-free zones" in Arkansas was pulled down from a hearing on Tuesday after the bills' sponsor said support for his plan eroded. by John Moritz 1 hr. ago

PHOTO: More than 14 pounds of meth, pills found after vehicle stopped in Conway County Authorities in central Arkansas seized more than a dozen pounds of methamphetamine and hundreds of prescription painkillers during a vehicle stop along Interstate 40, authorities said. by Youssef Rddad 2 hrs. ago

Arkansas man found dead by crews fighting brush fire in Baxter County A 79-year-old northern Arkansas man was found dead by crews battling a brush fire Monday night in Baxter County, authorities said. by Youssef Rddad 2 hrs. ago

Passengers restrain woman who tried to open plane exit ROMULUS, Mich. -- Officials say fellow passengers restrained a woman after she allegedly tried to open an exit during a flight from Indianapolis to Detroit. by The Associated Press 2 hrs. ago

PHOTOS: Prescribed burn at Woolsey Prairie Tuesday's Feature Gallery includes photos from spring break activities a the Jones Center and Mount Sequoyah. Also a prescribed burn at the Woolsey Wet Prairie Sanctuary along with other activities that went on in Northwest Arkansas. 2 hrs. ago

Mobster hit suspect shows symbol linked to conspiracy theory TOMS RIVER, N.J. -- The man charged with killing the reputed boss of the Gambino crime family had a symbol on his hand that some say is associated with a conspiracy theory. by The Associated Press 2 hrs. ago

Bond issue to boost fire protection, Fayetteville says The bond issue for fire protection will place stations where they are needed most, reducing response times and potentially saving lives, Fayetteville administrators say. by Stacy Ryburn 11 hrs. ago

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Backwoods bachelors spurn the churn One of the joys of cabin life many moons ago was churning our own butter. by Flip Putthoff

Group advocates for local archery range A group of residents is working to convince the Bella Vista Property Owner's Association to open an archery range. by Keith Bryant

Backpack workshop set at Devil's Den Devil's Den State Park near Winslow will host a Backpacking Adventure Workshop in two parts. by Special to NWA Democrat-Gazette

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

NWA briefs Wedington campground closed

VIDEO: Park's cascade a natural at Oklahoma state park What was once a private getaway is now an oasis for everyone with trails, campsites and a stunning waterfall that's one of the tallest in the region. by Flip Putthoff

OPPORTUNITIES: Audubon makes plans for adults and kids The Arkansas Audubon Society will hold its spring convention May 3-5 atop Petit Jean Mountain. Meanwhile, registration is open for the society's annual Halberg Ecology Camp for fifth- and sixth-graders. by Celia Storey

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