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Washington Regional plans cancer facility Cancer patients will be able to receive support services at a new facility officials plan to start building by next spring. by Alex Golden 21 hrs. ago

Arkansas governor vexed by water release as flood tactic As his office begins assessing and repairing the damage left by historic flooding along the Arkansas River, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he wants federal officials to review the management of water flows that caused devastation across Arkansas. by Clara Turnage 17 hrs. ago

Sales tax approval could pay for more Northwest Arkansas road work State highway officials say they're looking at several major road construction projects over the next 10 years in Northwest Arkansas, if voters make a half-percent sales tax permanent next year. by Ron Wood 21 hrs. ago

Park delights in starry, starry nights Disco balls are discouraged at the Buffalo National River. by Bill Bowden 19 hrs. ago

Two Crime Lab contracts going back for rebids; 2nd-in-command’s conflict moves governor to take step Gov. Asa Hutchinson directed the state Crime Laboratory to redo two contracts involving a Little Rock firm co-owned by the lab's second-in-command, he said in an interview. by Eric Besson 17 hrs. ago

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Northwest Arkansas Pride Parade The annual Northwest Arkansas Pride Festival. 15 hrs. ago

Fayetteville clinic planning to move Planned Parenthood will be moving from its Fayetteville clinic to a new location this summer, said Emily Miller, a spokesman for Planned Parenthood Great Plains. by Bill Bowden 19 hrs. ago

NWA Property Transactions List of property transactions for Benton and Washington Counties. 16 hrs. ago

All-NWADG Softball List of the top softball players in Northwest Arkansas. by Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 20 hrs. ago

Divorces The following divorces granted were recorded in the circuit clerks' offices June 6-12. 21 hrs. ago

Records Arrests by Staff Report 21 hrs. ago

College establishes bladesmith school The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is preparing to start a new bladesmith school this fall to celebrate and preserve the art of bladesmithing and the birth of the famous Bowie knife in Arkansas. 21 hrs. ago

System makes helium worth the cost of recovery The purchase of a liquid helium recovery system at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville aims to help scientists avoid the rising prices and uncertain availability of a key substance used in research equipment, a UA professor said. by Jaime Adame 21 hrs. ago

St. Vincent opens neuroscience center Neurosurgeons from around the world joined CHI St. Vincent officials, doctors and city leaders Friday night to celebrate the opening of Arkansas Neuroscience Institute Research and Education Center. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 21 hrs. ago

PHOTOS: Alma 7-on-7 Football Showcase Players from Mansfield, Fort Smith Northside, Russellville, Bentonville West, Farmington, Fayetteville, Har-Ber, Van Buren and Alma took part Saturday in the Alma 7-on-7 Football Showcase at Citizens Bank Field in Alma. 1 day ago

Terror, chaos inside California Costco amid deadly shooting CORONA, Calif. — Shoppers and employees have described terror and chaos as shots rang out inside a busy California warehouse store as a gunman in an argument near the freezer section opened fire — killing one man, wounding two and sparking a stampede. by The Associated Press

No crying foul: Hogs put 2018 flub behind them on way to CWS OMAHA, Neb. — Arkansas was so close to winning its first national championship in baseball last year that Casey Martin, from his position at third base, started seeing the celebratory dogpile in his mind's eye. by ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer

Hong Kong's first female leader fights for political life HONG KONG -- Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam steadily climbed her way up bureaucratic ranks to capture the top position in the former British colony, relying on sheer intelligence, ambition, canny networking and an astute deference to authority. by CHRISTOPHER BODEEN Associated Press 1 day ago

Raptors' president encounter with deputy being investigated SAN FRANCISCO -- Prosecutors will decide whether to charge Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri with misdemeanor battery after he was accused of shoving and hitting a sheriff's deputy in the face while trying to join his team on the court to celebrate their first NBA championship. by OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ and ROB GILLIES Associated Press 1 day ago

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HIGH PROFILE: Phil Brandon started a craft distillery in his hometown, moved it to Main Street and watched it take off Good whiskey isn't made overnight. It goes through a long process of distillation that can take years before it's ready to go from barrel to bottle. You might say Phil Brandon is like a good whiskey. by Jerry McLeod

Dunbar, Mann alumni set to get together June 26-29 Faye Miller Lindsey Thomas, Harold F. Gardner and Erma Hill Peterson have had a busy last two years. by Helaine R. Williams Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Preserving history The Ashley-Alexander House -- built in 1835 in Scott -- was the setting for Scott Connection's Annual Spring Dinner on June 2. by Cary Jenkins

Their lifetime romance started with a car wreck Even a car crash couldn't keep Jim Carr away from Toni Alfieri the night after their first dance. by Kimberly Dishongh

White-tie wedding dictates what to wear and what not Q Help, I need your advice quickly. I have my wedding in three weeks and, after looking at the formal wear on the news last week in London, I'm not sure whether my vest and shirt lengths are correct. How much, if any, is supposed to show below the jacket? I don't want to be cringing as I look at pictures for the next 50 years.

Heifer helpers Heifer International's seventh annual Feast in the Field, held at Heifer's headquarters, was not just a fundraiser; it was also a celebration of the agency's 75th anniversary. by Helaine Williams

Anniversary feted for foster nonprofit Foster families who provide therapeutic foster care to children with emotional or behavioral problems were among those honored at Treatment Home's 36th Anniversary Gala on June 4 at the Governor's Mansion. by Cary Jenkins

Luau gets tropical treatment for foundation's future fete Guests, many dressed in their tropical best, were given leis as they arrived at the home of Christine Millner, a board member for the Arkansas Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. They were there for a luau celebrating the 30 young professionals to be honored in August at Taste of the Finest, a fundraiser for the foundation. by Cary Jenkins

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