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Cold morning expected across Northwest Arkansas Cold temperatures will hover over Northwest Arkansas this morning as the last remnant of a storm that blew through Saturday. by Mike Jones 12 hrs. ago

Building underway at all cannabis cultivation sites in state Arkansas’ fifth and final medical marijuana cultivation facility broke ground last week, setting the industry on course to be fully functional before the end of fall. by Hunter Field 9 hrs. ago

Tenants at Arkansas complex fret after notified rent aid held up Before Beverly Taylor got the notice on her door telling her that her rent subsidy was in jeopardy, she didn't know much about the federal government shutdown. by Ginny Monk 9 hrs. ago

Officials say trips a learning experience Elected officials in Northwest Arkansas took trips last year ranging from a visit to the U.S. Capitol to a seminar on arts and culture and said they brought the acquired knowledge back home. by Stacy Ryburn 12 hrs. ago

Eclipse tonight is super unique; Arkansas skies clear for blood moon Trust scientists when they say the words "super wolf blood" are going to make your weekend better. by Emily Walkenhorst 9 hrs. ago

Dead woman found on Springdale street SPRINGDALE -- A woman's body with a gunshot wound was found on the Don Tyson Parkway early Sunday morning. by Staff Report 3 hrs. ago

1 dead in Bella Vista house fire One person died in a house fire Sunday morning on Crosston Lane in Bella Vista. by Staff Report 3 hrs. ago

Northwest Arkansas property transactions Benton County 5 hrs. ago

VIDEO: Dive Right In The simplest place to start is by stating that Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium is impressive at every turn. The 350,000-square-foot complex in Springfield, Mo., a monumental celebration of nature, was voted "America's No. 1 Best New Attraction" and "America's Best Aquarium" by USA Today in its first year -- and a recent visit made it abundantly clear why. by Jocelyn Murphy 12 hrs. ago

Giuliani: 'So what' if Trump and Cohen discussed testimony WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani left open Sunday the possibility that Trump and former personal attorney Michael Cohen might have discussed Cohen's congressional testimony. by The Associated Press 45 mins. ago

Americans take stock of shutdown's everyday effects You and your loved ones aren't federal employees or contractors, and you don't live in a setting or have a job closely tied to government programs. So what does the government shutdown have to do with you? by JENNIFER PELTZ, Associated Press 46 mins. ago

Death toll reaches 79 in Mexico fuel pipeline fire horror TLAHUELILPAN, Mexico -- They were warned to stay away from the geyser of gasoline gushing from the illegally tapped pipeline in central Mexico, but Gerardo Perez says he and his son joined others in bypassing the soldiers. As they neared the spurting fuel he was overcome with foreboding. by MARK STEVENSON, Associated Press 2 hrs. ago

May plans next move in Brexit fight as chances rise of delay LONDON -- As Prime Minister Theresa May prepared her next move in Britain's deadlocked Brexit battle, a senior opposition politician said Sunday that it's unlikely the U.K. will leave the European Union as scheduled on March 29. by JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press 3 hrs. ago

Democrats aren't buying Trump's shutdown-ending 'compromise' WASHINGTON -- In a bid to break the shutdown stalemate, President Donald Trump offered to extend temporary protections for young people brought to the U.S. illegally as children and those fleeing disaster zones in exchange for his long-promised border wall. But while Trump cast the move as a "common-sense compromise," Democrats were quick to dismiss it as a "non-starter." by JILL COLVIN, CATHERINE LUCEY and ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press 4 hrs. ago

World's oldest man, 113, dies at his home in northern Japan TOKYO -- The world's oldest man has died at his home -- a hot springs inn -- in northern Japan at the age of 113. by MARI YAMAGUCHI, Associated Press 5 hrs. ago

Meeting held to spread Northwest Arkansas health info Northwest Arkansas residents may be among the healthiest in the state, but socioeconomic factors present challenges for many trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. by Dave Perozek 12 hrs. ago

Tyson seeks raise in mineral levels The Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission will meet Friday to hear a revised petition from Tyson Foods to raise the allowable levels of minerals in the Poteau River and a tributary, among other things. by Emily Walkenhorst 12 hrs. ago

Panel to consider hog farm's request The Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission will meet Friday to hear a petition to stay environmental regulators' denial of a new operating permit to C&H Hog Farms, among other issues. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 12 hrs. ago

Divorces The following divorces granted were recorded in the circuit clerks' offices from Jan. 10-16. by -- Special to NWA Democrat-Gazette 12 hrs. ago

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HIGH PROFILE: Like his ancestors before him, Louis Cella runs Oaklawn, the family business since 1916 It’s a little over two weeks from opening day at Oaklawn Jockey Club as a dozen or so horses are put through workouts on the mile-long track. Some trot by lightly while others sprint, jockeys crouched low on their backs, as they get in shape for the 2019 Oaklawn meet, which starts Friday. by Sean Clancy

Son's surgery impetus for soiree's co-chairmen Erin Carter's pregnancy with her second child was normal, so nothing prepared her and her husband, John, for the terror they faced when Jayce was born with a life-threatening heart defect. by Rachel O'Neal

Seasonal salutations Arkansas Cadets and Midshipmen -- young men and women studying at one of the five military service academies -- were honored at the All Academies Holiday Celebration on Dec. 29 at the Clinton Presidential Center. by Cary Jenkins

She had to move away for neighbor to fall for her Eric Higgins fell in love with the girl next door -- but only after she moved out of state. by Kimberly Dishongh

Ex-Etiquette Q My boyfriend has a 10-year-old daughter who I am quite close to. He has made it very clear to her that we are together and that we love each other very much, but a few days ago while we were doing something in the kitchen, she made it very clear that she wants her parents to get back together. My boyfriend and his ex often spend time alone with their child -- going to the movies, sometimes dinner. I'm wondering if this is confusing her. I have no idea how to approach this with him. What's good ex-etiquette? by Jann Blackstone

Pass the trophies Desmond Howard was already pondering what he'd do in the end zone when, as a University of Michigan player in a 1991 game against Ohio State, he was running down the other guys' sideline in the process of making a legendary punt return. by Helaine Williams

Food jobs trainees do dinner, a movie Dressed in pristine white jackets embroidered with their names, students in the Food Jobs Work program served heavy hors d'oeuvres and appetizers at a reception before the screening of Knife Skills on Jan. 8 at Ron Robinson Theater. by Cary Jenkins

Button or not button? Either way acceptable Q I enjoy reading your advice about men's clothing. Now, I have a question for you. I am getting married this spring and just bought a tuxedo for the occasion. It is a single-breasted style with peak lapels. I plan to wear a vest with it. Here is my question: Is it ever appropriate to button a single-breasted tuxedo jacket, and if so, when? Best sartorial regards. by LOIS FENTON

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