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Bentonville assisted living sites in danger Two assisted living centers in Bentonville could be forced to close if a proposed change in state regulations gets final approval, according to the nonprofit group that operates them. by Doug Thompson 1 day ago

Gafford's career high lifts Arkansas over Indiana 73-72 FAYETTEVILLE — Daniel Gafford scored a career-high 27 points, Mason Jones hit the front-end of a one-and-one with 2.5 seconds left and Arkansas held off Indiana 73-72 Sunday in the Hardwood Showcase. by CHIP SOUZA, Associated Press 8 hrs. ago

Freshmen tackle challenge of Pre-AP classes High school teachers and administrators gave mostly positive feedback to the College Board's Pre-Advanced Placement program, which is being rolled out this year at select schools across the nation. by Dave Perozek 1 day ago

Budget session touches on reserve, personnel City leaders next year will add key staff positions but face a budget deficit in the general fund and uncertainty with county-imposed jail fees. by Stacy Ryburn 1 day ago

Moehring sticks with Plan A for courts building County Judge Barry Moehring has all the gavels riding on his proposal to pay for a new courts building with a sales tax increase. by Mike Jones 1 day ago

NWA Letters to the Editor City government short on addressing homeless 2 hrs. ago

Teen's trial postponed for classmate's beheading LAWRENCE, Mass. -- The trial for a Massachusetts teenager charged with killing and beheading a high school classmate has been postponed for the third time. by The Associated Press 13 hrs. ago

African singer makes persecution of fellow albinos visible BAMAKO, Mali -- Singer-songwriter and albino activist Salif Keita assembled an international forum on protecting albino people in Africa and dedicated a benefit concert to a 5-year-old albino girl who was kidnapped, tortured and killed in Mali in May. by BABA AHMED, Associated Press 13 hrs. ago

Searchers in California fires step up efforts ahead of rain CHICO, Calif. -- Searchers combing a Northern California town leveled by a deadly wildfire stepped up their efforts Sunday ahead of rains forecast later this week in the fire zone where 76 bodies have been recovered so far. by SUDHIN THANAWALA and TERENCE CHEA, Associated Press 14 hrs. ago

Tijuana residents protest migrant caravan camped in city TIJUANA, Mexico -- Hundreds of Tijuana residents have congregated around a monument in an affluent section of the city south of California to protest the thousands of Central American migrants who have arrived there via caravan in hopes of a new life in the U.S. by The Associated Press 14 hrs. ago

Peru says ex-president has sought asylum in Uruguay LIMA, Peru -- Peru's government says former President Alan Garcia is seeking asylum in Uruguay days after a prosecutor sought to retain his passport as part of a corruption probe. by The Associated Press 14 hrs. ago

Mystery man brings holiday cheer to Walmart shoppers DERBY, Vt. -- A mystery man is providing cheer to Walmart shoppers in Vermont. by The Associated Press 14 hrs. ago

$50,000 reward for information on Little Rock triple homicide Little Rock city officials are offering up to a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the shooting that killed three and injured a teen over the weekend, according to a post on the Little Rock Police Department's Facebook page. by Josh Snyder 14 hrs. ago

Average US price of gas drops 12 cents per gallon to $2.72 CAMARILLO, Calif. -- The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has dropped 12 cents a gallon over the past two weeks, to $2.72. by The Associated Press 15 hrs. ago

Boy stabbed in 'random and vicious' Spokane Valley attack SPOKANE VALLEY, Washington -- An eight-year-old boy is recovering after a man entered a Spokane Valley store and allegedly stabbed him in what authorities are calling a "random and vicious" attack. by The Associated Press 15 hrs. ago

Minister says 409 injured in gas tax protests around France PARIS -- Grassroots protests over hikes in taxes on diesel fuel and gasoline have continued in France, though on a far smaller scale than the ones that paralyzed traffic around the country. by The Associated Press 15 hrs. ago

'Fantastic Beasts' flies to top of weekend box office LOS ANGELES -- "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" worked its magic at the weekend box office and opened as the top film. by ANDREW DALTON, AP Entertainment Writer 16 hrs. ago

Trump muses staffing changes, won't commit to keeping Kelly WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump isn't committing to a previous pledge to keep chief of staff John Kelly for the remainder of his term, part of widespread speculation about staffing changes that could soon sweep through his administration. by JONATHAN LEMIRE, Associated Press 17 hrs. ago

Couple pleads guilty to hauling 900 pounds of pot in RV BILLINGS, Mont. -- A Minnesota couple has pleaded guilty to drug distribution charges after Montana authorities said they found 960 pounds of marijuana in the couple's recreational vehicle. by The Associated Press 17 hrs. ago

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HIGH PROFILE: Bill Rector leads the charge to rejuvenate Arkansas Repertory Theatre Bill Rector opened the door to Madame Flora’s, an antique shop on Kavanaugh Boulevard in Little Rock, in 1973 in hopes of finding some new furniture. by KIMBERLY DISHONGH SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE

Derby for men's health acumen "Quack" is a derogatory term for a faux medical man. Dr. Thad Hardin says that doesn't bother him a bit as he gears up for Conway Regional Health System's inaugural Duck Derby. by Eric E. Harrison

Custom-made clothes, other holiday gift ideas So you're looking for that one-of-a-kind, well-fitting Christmas/Kwanzaa/Hanukkah gift for a special someone. Or you want holiday party attire without seeing yourself coming or going. by Helaine Williams

On the ball Razorbacks baseball head coach Dave Van Horn was honored as Leader of the Year on Nov. 1 by the Boys and Girls Club of Central Arkansas. by Cary Jenkins

Ladies' man turns out to be husband material Velmarie "Val" Parker had heard countless times that she needed to meet Leland Callaway. Leland had heard the same from their mutual friends. by Kimberly Dishongh

Ex-etiquette Q I recently remarried, but I'm miserable. My husband drives me crazy, his ex-wife is psycho, and his children run the show. After three years and eleven months, my ex has realized the error of his ways and has been calling me. He tells me he's sorry that he ran off with "that woman" and wants to go back together. I hate my life, I want to go back to my ex and I have absolutely no idea how to handle this. What's good ex-etiquette? by Jann Blackstone

Express yourself The 15th annual Art & Soul, a fundraiser featuring the works of Easterseals Arkansas clients and area and regional artists, was held Nov. 6 at Christ the King Catholic Church Family Life Center. by Rachel O'Neal

Shoppers deck halls for Holiday House The Christmas shopping season officially got underway Nov. 7 when Holiday House opened its doors for a preview party. by Rachel O'Neal

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