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Properties swap hands in Springdale A three-part real estate deal has launched with the downtown revitalization project, students and athletes at the heart of it. by Laurinda Joenks 17 hrs. ago

Murals a trip down memory lane; this Christmas, Hutchinsons reflect on their courtship past Gov. Asa Hutchinson thinks he knows exactly when the girl from Atlanta fell in love with his home state. by Jeannie Roberts

3 deputies attacked, sheriff's vehicle stolen outside North Little Rock Three Pulaski County deputies were injured Saturday afternoon when a man stole a sheriff's office vehicle and led authorities on a chase just outside North Little Rock, a sheriff's office spokesman said. by Clara Turnage 8 hrs. ago

Washington County officials to wrap up budget work Washington County officials said their priority in budgeting for next year is to limit growth in spending. by Tom Sissom

Rockwood Club due a comeback; new owner envisions nod to old joint’s rockabilly roots in Northwest Arkansas A real estate broker has bought the old Rockwood Club, a Fayetteville music venue famous in the 1950s and early 1960s. by Bill Bowden 13 hrs. ago

Average US price of gas drops 22 cents per gallon to $2.51 CAMARILLO, Calif. -- The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has plummeted 22 cents a gallon (3.8 liters) over the past three weeks, to $2.51. by The Associated Press 4 hrs. ago

Top House Dems raise prospect of impeachment, jail for Trump WASHINGTON -- Top House Democrats on Sunday raised the prospect of impeachment or almost-certain prison time for President Donald Trump if it's proved that he directed illegal hush-money payments to women, adding to the legal pressure on the president over the Russia investigation and other scandals. by HOPE YEN, Associated Press 4 hrs. ago

Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray apologizes for anti-gay tweets NORMAN, Okla. -- Newly minted Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray is apologizing for anti-gay tweets posted to his Twitter account several years ago, when he was 14 and 15. by The Associated Press 5 hrs. ago

Inmate dies at Jefferson County detention facility PINE BLUFF -- An inmate at a county jail in Arkansas has been found dead in her cell. by The Associated Press 5 hrs. ago

Newtown shooter described 'scorn for humanity' HARTFORD, Conn. -- Documents from the investigation into the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut are shedding light on the gunman's anger, scorn for other people, and deep social isolation in the years leading up to the shooting. by The Associated Press 6 hrs. ago

Climate talks in Poland pause as battle over key science report looms KATOWICE, Poland -- A diplomatic standoff over a single word could set the stage for a bigger showdown during the second half of this year's U.N. climate summit. by FRANK JORDANS, Associated Press 7 hrs. ago

Items belonging to Sinatra make $9M hit at New York auction NEW YORK -- The private treasures of Frank Sinatra and his wife, Barbara, were a multimillion-dollar hit at auction. by The Associated Press 8 hrs. ago

China summons US envoy to protest detention of Huawei exec BEIJING -- China summoned the U.S. ambassador to Beijing on Sunday to protest the detention of an executive of Chinese electronics giant Huawei in Canada at Washington's behest and demanded Washington cancel an order for her arrest. by CHRISTOPHER BODEEN, Associated Press 8 hrs. ago

Dog that survived California wildfire guarded home for weeks SAN FRANCISCO -- A dog that survived the catastrophic wildfire in Northern California apparently protected the ruins of his home for almost a month until his owner returned. by DAISY NGUYEN, Associated Press 8 hrs. ago

Traces of Spanish conquistador said found at New Mexico site ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- An ongoing metal detector survey of the Coronado Historic Site in Bernalillo has uncovered evidence that Spanish conquistador Francisco Vazquez de Coronado explored the area, officials in New Mexico announced recently. by The Asociated Press 8 hrs. ago

Paris cleans up after latest riot; pressure builds on Macron PARIS -- Paris tourist sites reopened, workers cleaned up broken glass and shop owners tried to put the city on its feet again Sunday, a day after running battles between "yellow vest" protesters and police that left at least 71 injured in the French capital and caused widespread damage in cities around France. by ANGELA CHARLTON, Associated Press 8 hrs. ago

Italian police probing deadly stampede find pepper spray can ROME -- Italian police investigating a deadly disco stampede said Sunday they found a pepper spray can and were questioning dozens of witnesses Sunday following accounts by concertgoers that a teenage boy had sprayed an irritating substance, triggering the mad rush by the crowd to flee. by FRANCES D'EMILIO, Associated Press 9 hrs. ago

White House chief of staff John Kelly to leave at year's end WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Saturday that chief of staff John Kelly will leave his job by year's end amid an expected West Wing reshuffling reflecting a focus on the 2020 re-election campaign and the challenge of governing with Democrats reclaiming control of the House. by ZEKE MILLER and JILL COLVIN, Associated Press 10 hrs. ago

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HIGH PROFILE: Maggie Hinson, owner of Midtown Billiards, recalls bar's rich history, rejuvenation Maggie Hinson’s “wanderlust” got the better of her at 16 and she dropped out of high school in Stuttgart and took off with friends. by Rachel O'Neal

Bright Futures mentor aids students in achieving success As a semiretired executive coach, Aaron Lubin helps owners and managers of companies grow their businesses, develop their staffs and find talent. He also does some life-skills coaching, professional and personal, and does corporate training and speaking. by Helaine R. Williams Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Downtown digs University of Arkansas officials got a sneak peek at the new UA Little Rock Downtown Center at a reception in the center on Nov. 28. by Cary Jenkins

She ran from NYC and her love life took flight Annis Miller had just left a job in New York City to get away from the young men who were chasing her. She ran practically straight into the arms of Edward C. Reinkoester. by Kimberly Dishongh

Divorcing 'secret' husband won't be big loss for family DEAR ABBY: I'm hoping you can help me with this situation. I have been married for 13 years but never told my family that I got married. I now want to divorce my husband, but I don't know how to approach it because he holds it over my head. Please help. I have fallen in love with someone else and I need to divorce my current husband and move on, but I don't know how to tell my family. by Abigail Van Buren

Ex-Etiquette Q About a year ago I married a man with a lovely little 4-year-old girl. Since his ex and he share equal custody, I am with this child for a week at a time every other week. It has worked out well and we adore each other. My husband and I wanted to take her to take pictures with Santa, and told her we would go this Saturday when she is with us. When her mother heard about it, she hit the ceiling. She said I had no right to take the child anywhere, and called my husband and really laid into him. Both of us are taking the child! What am I not seeing? What's good ex-etiquette? by Jann Blackstone

Brunch bunch Little Rock kicks off Christmas season in style each first Saturday in December with such events as the Jingle Bell Run, the Big Jingle Jubilee Holiday Parade, the state Capitol building lighting ceremony and fireworks. But it's just not the first Saturday in December without The Little Rock Chapter of The Links Inc.'s Holiday Jazz Brunch. by Helaine Williams

Dinosaurs are delightful in Christmas decorations From two tall brontosauruses to a Tyrannosaurus rex, most all of the dinosaurs on the wooded property of the Mid-America Museum are decked in festive holiday lights. Hot Springs Mayor Pat McCabe flipped the switch lighting the first ever Dino-Lites! on Nov. 23. by Cary Jenkins

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