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Flooding assessed in Washington, Benton counties Officials got to work Monday assessing damage and lingering issues from the weekend's storms and flooding. by Staff Report 7 hrs. ago

Deluge in Arkansas adds to woes in inundated region Heavy rain drenched much of Arkansas over the weekend, washing out some roads and flooding others. by Bill Bowden 4 hrs. ago

Plea-change hearings set for former Arkansas senator For nine months, former state Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson has pleaded innocent to political corruption charges in federal courtrooms in two states. by Eric Besson 4 hrs. ago

Rezoning for historic farmstead moves through Fayetteville Planning Commission Bringing a piece of 1840s history to modern city life got a little bit closer Monday. by Stacy Ryburn 7 hrs. ago

Trump adds to Iranian sanctions President Donald Trump announced Monday that he was imposing new sanctions on Iran, stepping up a policy of pressuring the nation's leaders and further squeezing the Iranian economy in retaliation for what the United States says are recent aggressive acts by Tehran. by COMPILED BY DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF WIRE REPORTS 4 hrs. ago

Two tornadoes confirmed in state Weather forecasters confirmed two weak tornadoes touched down in Logan County on Sunday as powerful storms passed through the state. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 7 hrs. ago

Crisis stabilization unit to open Monday Officials expect to open the Crisis Stabilization Unit on Monday, a week later than announced earlier this month, the unit's director said. by Alex Golden 7 hrs. ago

Godfrey runs for second term Rep. Megan Godfrey, Springdale's first Democratic state House member in almost 20 years, has announced she's running for a second term. by Doug Thompson 7 hrs. ago

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Foundation gives $100,000 for NWACC facility A Springdale-based nonprofit organization donated $100,000 to help build Northwest Arkansas Community College's Washington County Center. by Staff Report 7 hrs. ago

Slurpees incoming! 7-Eleven begins delivery in public spaces Craving a Slurpee but lacking the motivation to get off a park bench? No worries. by Anne D'innocenzio AP Retail 15 hrs. ago

Former Arkansas senator scheduled to change plea; new bribery charge surfaces Federal prosecutors in western Arkansas on Monday charged former state Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson with conspiracy to commit bribery, a new allegation that surfaced one day before Hutchinson is scheduled to change his innocent plea to charges filed last year in Little Rock. by Eric Besson

US in the World Cup quarterfinals after 2-1 win over Spain Spain tested the United States like no other team at the Women's World Cup. by Anne M. Peterson AP Sports Writer 16 hrs. ago

Driver with record charged with 7 homicides in biker crash CONCORD, N.H. -- The driver of a pickup truck in a fiery collision on a rural New Hampshire highway that killed seven motorcyclists was charged Monday with seven counts of negligent homicide, and records show he was stopped on suspicion of drunken driving last month and in 2013. by MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press 17 hrs. ago

Walmart sued over name of shopping service NEW YORK — JetBlue Airways is asking a judge to block Walmart from calling its new text-message personal-shopping service Jetblack, saying the name infringes on the airline's trademarks. by The Associated Press 17 hrs. ago

Sebastian County inmate fatally choked after swallowing drugs, report shows Two police officers won't face criminal charges after a man choked to death from swallowing drugs while in their custody earlier this year, a western Arkansas prosecutor said Monday. by Youssef Rddad 17 hrs. ago

Heavy rains cause flooding in Anderson Several people gathered at the water's edge Sunday afternoon, just off the banks of Indian Creek in Anderson, Mo. The view was staggering and shocking. A neighborhood that lines the banks of the usually scenic view was severely flooded, the top of a propane tank just peaking out the top of the rapidly flowing water. by Sally Carroll 20 hrs. ago

Supreme Court rejects early challenge to Trump steel tariffs WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is rejecting an early challenge to President Donald Trump's authority to impose tariffs on imported steel based on national security concerns. by The Associated Press 20 hrs. ago

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Champion wins by a whisker The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette fish story contest came down to a photo finish with drama that no other competition can match. Here's how the judging played out. by Flip Putthoff

Stories behind the catch Editor's note: Bob Britzke of Eureka Springs is the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 2019 fish story champion. His story, along with others entered in the annual contest, are featured today. by Flip Putthoff

Apply now for urban bowhunts The application period for Arkansas's special urban bowhunts for the 2019-20 deer hunting season is open. by Arkansas Game and Fish

Winner of Arkansas High Country Race pedals more than 6 days to reach finish line It's just after 4 p.m. June 14 and Mike Dicken is riding his bicycle toward the Clinton Presidential Center in downtown Little Rock. He is about to become the winner of the inaugural Arkansas High Country Race, a self-supported, 1,013-mile sufferfest that began six days earlier at this very spot for Dicken and 18 other competitors. by Sean Clancy

Air force: Bore pneumatic rifles a new frontier If you want to conquer a new deer hunting frontier this fall, big bore air rifles can take you into virgin territory. by Bryan Hendricks

Hunting on the 'fly' makes for great practice If you're suffering from hunting withdrawals, don't fret. You can hunt all summer in the comfort of your home. by Bryan Hendricks

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